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Many orchids are rewarding indoor plants. Once a homeowner has succumbed and bought his or her first orchid, or received one as a gift, a few cultural requirements will coax the plant to flower again.

You do not have to turn your home into a tropical rainforest to grow orchids. They are not difficult to grow, especially moth orchids (cultivars of Phalaenopsis). Moth orchids, in their native ...

Potted orchids grow best in a bark mix called media. Water orchids once a week, allowing the roots to drain fully to prevent root rot. With sufficient light and consistent care, your indoor orchid ...

The single most important variable when growing orchids indoors is light. Orchids that prefer high light — unobstructed sunlight, streaming through a clear, south-facing window or into a greenhouse ...

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 ...

Orchids are generally considered easy to care for. However, mistakes in care can cause the "queen of flowers" to shed its blooms prematurely. myHOMEBOOK highlights possible reasons. The post Possible ...