Pruning orchids is also a good idea because you can take stock of the plant's condition, and trim back any diseased matter so it won't affect the orchid's development later on. When it comes to orchid ...

Routine pruning is not a necessary part of orchid care; however, there are times when a little cutting back is beneficial to the plant. Knowing how to prune an orchid is useful when you want to ...

Because orchids bloom for months, they might give the impression that their flowering period never ends but it does. And if you are new to orchids, you then face the question of how to care for the ...

Orchids have become a go-to houseplant due to their stunning looks, varied species and ability to flower for months on end without needing much room. Their graceful blooms and structured stems bring a ...

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 ...

Question: I am growing an orchid with broad, leathery green leaves that produces a stalk of flowers and has lots of roots. Can I prune off some of the roots? Answer: Thick, meandering roots are the ...

I'm a huge admirer of orchids, but I'll be the first to admit they're not the easiest houseplants to care for. I've had three orchids in total, and only one has survived. Luckily, the remaining orchid ...

Q: I have a question no nursery seems able to answer. I have a patch of hardy orchids in my shaded garden. They are Bletilla striata and, although they bloom well, the long stems tend to get floppy ...

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