Thirty years ago, Nancy Meares received a orchid as a housewarming gift, and within a week, she had bought 25 more. "The more orchids you buy — and you will, because it is obsessive-compulsive ...

Learn how to train new orchid flower spikes so your plant puts on a bigger flower display that lasts for even longer.

You bought your orchid when it was loaded with flowers and admired its gorgeous blooms for months. Now, the flowers have dropped off, and you’re wondering what to do with the remaining ho-hum clump of ...

Learn how often to water orchids to keep them healthy and thriving. This guide covers essential factors affecting watering ...

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 ...

Studies show that using ice cubes to water orchids can be effective. Because the cubes provide a controlled, measured amount ...

11:57, Sat, Apr 26, 2025 Updated: 11:58, Sat, Apr 26, 2025 One common issue orchid owners face is the buds falling off just before they get a chance to bloom, a frustrating problem known as bud blast.

WILDFLOWERS, and where to find them, is a topic that's at the top of mind for many people as we turn the calendar page to March. For it is in March, at least around numerous pockets of the Golden ...

A rare and endangered orchid has flowered for the first time in the UK. The ghost orchid, or dendrophylax lindenii, is on display to the public at the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), Kew. The flower is ...

The Ghost Orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii) is a rare, leafless flower that appears to float mid-air, captivating botanists and nature lovers alike. Native to Florida, Cuba, and the Caribbean, Ghost ...

You would be forgiven for thinking this insect is an innocent orchid flower. The creature, complete with legs that look like petals, has evolved to mimic orchids in both shape and colour. Scientists ...