” says Marc Hachadourian, Curator of Glasshouse Collections for the New York Botanical Garden. “Inexpensive orchids are no less likely to thrive. Just choose a strong, healthy-looking plant.”
Once you have learned how to care for orchids indoors, you can try growing them in the garden. North America boasts over 250native orchids. Most will prefer a warmer, more humid climate, but those in coolerUSDA zonescan try growinglady slipper orchidsor hardyChinese ground orchids. (Image cr...
Water when the roots, in the lower two-thirds of potted soil, begin to dry. Push your finger 2 inches down into the soil of a 6-inch-diameter pot. If the soil feels moist, do not water. Repeat until the soil feels dry, then water. Push you finger to a 1-inch depth in smaller ...
If you live in a hot and humid area, this may not impact your orchid as much, but those in colder environments may need to give their plant more support. SincePhalaenopsis orchids are indoor plants in most ofNorth America, there are some care steps and precautions you need to take based...
Welcome to our orchid care guides on how to grow, care for and take care of orchids. We offer detailed and easy to understand guides that teach you how to grow popular orchid species such as phalaenopsis, cymbidium, and dendrobium. Orchids Orchids are extremely popular as house plants, garden...
Have you decided to add a Dendrobium Orchid plant to your indoor or outdoor garden? These interesting orchids can display beautiful blooms when they are properly cared for. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains everything you need to know about growing dendrobium orchids, inclu...
Orchid cactus seems to combine the best of two plants —cactiandorchids. Its colorful and bright blooms are gently fragrant and although don’t last long, they’re certainly something to look forward to each year. This isn’t a particularly fussy cacti variety if you understand the elements ...
Or you might like to add a splash of colour with fiery Bromeliads, Cyclamen or orchids. Variegated houseplants with two-tone green and white foliage can lighten indoor areas or explore colour and form with vibrant foliage plants like colourful Calatheas, beautifulAglaonemas or variegated Dragon Tr...
How to Grow Dracula orchids have specific needs that make themmore difficult to care for ashouseplants, but they have become quite popular among collectors. For the determined gardener, they can be successfully cultivated in captivity. Soil
Here’s how to keep indoor plants alive. Find out how to care for houseplants like cacti and succulents, with advice from the gardening experts.