Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) is a good choice for the home or as a gift. The common name refers to the flower petals’ resemblance to moth ...

To some minds, the poinsettia is cheapened by its ubiquity. But somehow that everywhere orchid — the phalaenopsis or moth orchid — always seems elegant and exotic, even when herded in the big-box ...

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 ...

I have had bad luck with growing orchids and I wanted to try growing some. Can you offer some advice on how best to proceed? – Ashley Cabot, Evanston Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis is the Latin name for ...

There’s little question why moth orchids are the most popular of all orchids. The graceful, elegant blooms last for three months, and these members of the genus Phalaenopsis are among the easiest ...

Moth orchids are potentially Britain’s most gifted house plant. This orchid’s scientific name, Phalaenopsis, (fah-lah-nop-sis), translates from Ancient Greek to mean the appearance of a moth, in ...

Orchid flowers are unrivaled in the plant world for their beauty, complexity and incredible diversity. Because of their amazing ability to adapt to their given environment, orchids can be found in the ...

Q: I received a beautiful moth orchid in full bloom as a holiday gift. Is it possible to grow this plant as a houseplant? A: It’s hard to believe that the delicate-looking moth orchid (Phalaenopsis), ...

I was in a nursery recently and wandered into the greenhouse where they had tropical plants generally grown indoors. There were all the typical foliage plants, such as dracaena, dieffenbachia, pothos ...

You've just brought home an orchid from Aldi. Before you repot it, learn more about the care requirements for the type of ...