Trim them when you repot them. After you pull the plant out of its old pot, examine the plant and its roots. Trim off dead roots, bulbs, stems, and canes. A healthy, living orchid root is white, ...

Find out how to prune orchids of all types, and when to prune them to encourage fresh growth and more blooming. Routine pruning is not a necessary part of orchid care; however, there are times when a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Upcoming workshops for gardeners include talks on orchid and winter pruning. SANTA ROSA Growing orchids in the great outdoors The Sonoma County Orchid Society on Jan. 8, will help you make your ...

If you're looking for a new plant to add color to your living space, there are several different types of orchids to choose from. From spray orchids and moth orchids to dancing ladies and the more ...

Orchid blooms can intimidate budding gardeners. Joan Connors, a retired greenhouse manager of the American Orchid Society, has a few tips to help beginners keep plants blooming and healthy. Connors ...

Find out how to prune all types of orchids to have healthier and fuller-blooming flowers. Routine pruning is not a necessary part of orchid care; however, there are times when a little cutting back is ...

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 ...