The orchid family is one of the largest flowering plant families in the world. Orchids can be found on every continent except Antarctica, from the steamy jungles of Asia to the dry deserts of Africa, ...

I love gifting my green-thumbed friends a plant or two to celebrate any new chapter in their lives. And recently, my favorite potted present has been orchids. A little flowering, a little foliage — it ...

If you've found yourself falling in love with the delicate beauty of orchids, you're in luck: There are a lot of different plants to choose from! There are orchids native to every continent except ...

It is an honor to receive a request for this week's topic from Lorraine Jacobsicz, senior physical therapist at the VNA and fellow avid gardener and she has asked for information about orchids. The ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. Almost 1,500 species are included in the genus Dendrobium. The noble dendrobium (Dendrobium nobile) is one of the showiest ...

The orchid family (Orchidaceae) is oldest and largest flowering plant family on earth with about 28,000 species! They come in every color, size, and shape imaginable and are typically not more ...

The orchid family is one of the largest flowering plant categories of all time, but you really need to know the difference between these two varieties.

The dendrobium phalaenopsis do well in an east window receiving direct sunlight until 11:00 or 11:30 am and shade for the rest of the day. A south window is also suitable, but remember that the sun’s ...

Orchid societies around the country are gearing up for their late winter and early spring shows. One plant that always draws a crowd is Dendrobium spectabile — a naturally occurring species from ...

Your orchid is a Dendrobium hybrid, which is an epiphytic orchid. It appears that it has been planted in a growing medium which is not ideal. Such orchids should be potted in an airy mix consisting of ...