Jewel orchids (Ludisia discolor), also known as tiger orchids, are a type of terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. These easy-to-grow, low-light-tolerant orchids are prized more for their ...

This week’s list comes from “Bloom: The Secrets of Growing Flowering Houseplants Year-Round” (Quarto Publishing Group, 2022) by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf; it’s a highly desirable volume for those with an ...

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Q. Is it time to move orchids outside? -- Janis R. A. Yes! Once the night temperatures are consistently approaching 60 degrees, almost all orchids will benefit from living outside. Higher light plants ...