The Phalaenopsis or ‘Moth Orchid’ is the commonest orchid due to its ease of production and the availability of blooming plants year round. Phalaenopsises are easily grown in the home and stay in ...

Orchids have been a popular houseplant since the Victorian era, when the passion for collecting these tropical beauties reached feverish heights, sending orchid hunters across the world in search of ...

Phalaenopsis orchids, sometimes called moth orchids, are often given as gifts. The beautiful flowers bloom from December through May. They look beautiful when you receive them, but will they ever look ...

Don't treat your orchid like a bouquet of flowers! Once your pretty plant is done blooming, it's a shame to throw it away when it can be coaxed into many more floral shows. Beautiful Phalaenopsis ...

I have had bad luck with growing orchids and I wanted to try growing some. Can you offer some advice on how best to proceed? – Ashley Cabot, Evanston Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis is the Latin name for ...

Question: Many stores and garden centers are offering phalaenopsis orchids so I bought one. How long does it last in the home and what care is needed? Answer: Keep your new orchid in bright light but ...

Q: I purchased a Phalaenopsis orchid that bloomed beautifully this year. What do I need to do to have it bloom again next year? I know it can be difficult to get orchids to rebloom. -- Mary S., ...

Phalaenopsis orchids will typically bloom about once a year, for up to three months. After a blooming cycle, the flowers will wilt and fall off. When this happens, don’t worry, the orchid is not dead, ...

AN ORCHID'S health depends primarily on its root system, those with healthy roots will grow well and produce beautiful flowers, while one that has bad roots will not survive for long. Therefore an ...