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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There have been attempts to genetically modify an orchid's color while its growing, but none have yet been commercially successful ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Orchids are known for their long-lasting blooms that appear in almost every color — white, pink, purple ...

Orchids (Orchidaceae spp.) may be gorgeous, but learning how to properly care for them is essential to help these difficult plants to thrive. Winter can be a tricky time in particular: While USDA ...

(WHTM) – April 16 is National Orchid Day and although the plants being celebrated today are beautiful, they can be complicated to care for. However, with a little research, patience and practice you ...

Please stay away from the ice cubes. Orchids are one of the most mysterious of houseplants. These gorgeous flowers put on a stunning show when they bloom, and then their caretakers will wait...and ...

SEATTLE — The Phalaenopis (moth orchid) is a popular one to give, especially around the holidays. Ciscoe Morris has a few tips to get them to stay blooming and then re-bloom later. It's not hard to ...

I received an orchid plant as a gift. How do I care for this? Although many are intimidated by orchids, they are fairly easy to grow and can live for years, reblooming often, if given proper care.

Question: We received a flowering nun’s orchid. Please advise on the care needed when the flowers are gone. Answer: Tall spikes of blooms are a nice feature of this terrestrial orchid that blooms ...

Artificial dyes have been used for decades to create different color roses and tulips, but the first artificially blue orchid was introduced only in 2011. That's when a Florida-based orchid grower ...

A: To maintain a healthy orchid, mimic its natural environments as much as possible. Orchids like temperatures close to those we like, but the air in your home may be too dry. There are a few ways to ...