Q: Mr. Finch, how do I keep a potted orchid alive? A: Orchids are just as easy to grow as any plant. But what you need to do to keep it alive and blooming depends a lot on what KIND of orchid it is ...

Q-Is it safe to place potted orchids outdoors in summer? I was thinking of setting them on a picnic table under a big shade tree. A-Yes, orchids benefit greatly from a summer outdoors, presuming that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Orchids have been a popular houseplant since the Victorian era, when the passion for collecting these tropical ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Breathtaking blooms and an extraordinary shape—orchids bring big personality and sophistication to your ...

Orchids (Orchidaceae) are a popular potted plant known for their unique, intricate blooms. Under the right growing conditions, orchids can thrive for up to two decades. But one of the hardest parts to ...

"They cost how much?" my husband, DC, asked. "With or without the container?" I asked, to stall before I repeated what I'd paid for the tall grouping of potted white orchids that now graced our dining ...

Various types of potted orchids on display. - Mikkel H. Petersen/Shutterstock The world of orchids is vast. In fact, they belong to the biggest family of flowering plants, which makes choosing the ...

Orchids are becoming increasingly popular as houseplants. One orchid you are likely to encounter is the Phalaenopsis, or moth orchid. It gets its name from the shape of the flower that resembles a ...

In the heat of summer, it might seem straightforward to spot when orchids need a drink, but incorrect watering can harm these delicate houseplants. Gardeners who adhere to a strict watering schedule ...

Matsui knows, in business, what is beautiful is not always profitable. In 1997, cheap cut flowers from Latin America flooded the market. For his nursery to survive he needed to sow new seeds; his ...