Your orchid's leaves can help you gauge its health.

If you've found yourself falling in love with the delicate beauty of orchids, you're in luck: There are a lot of different plants to choose from! There are orchids native to every continent except ...

The orchid is said to be the most exotic of all flowers. Their fragile beauty has made them a favorite corsage flower.

Boost flower production and foliage health by fertilizing your orchid at the right time.

Yes, Spathoglottis is a genus of about 40 species of orchids that are considered terrestrial; in other words, it developed in the soil instead of in the air on tree branches. These ground orchids, ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Orchids are some of the most delicate and unique flowers you can grow ...

Q: I’ve always admired orchid plants but have hesitated to try growing such an exotic plant. I see them offered for sale in garden centers and even grocery stores. Can you suggest an easy to grow ...

Q: What types of orchids can be grown outside in California? – Bob Auman, Oakland A: Many of the members of an orchid society grow their orchids outside in the late ...

Growing orchids from seed has always been considered a very specialized task and nearly impossible for the average gardener. It is a myth that a fully equipped laboratory is necessary; a myth that ...

Few of us in the Bay Area like to think we settle for the mundane. From food to home decor to hobbies, in all our domestic desires, we go for the unusual or the exotic. And so it now goes with orchids ...