Although orchid trees are unrelated to the orchid plant, their flowers, such as these specimens from a lavender orchid tree, closely resemble the similarly named beauties. (David Gress photo) Each ...

Most orchids are tough, resilient plants. The orchids we commonly grow are native to the tropics and grow above ground on the trunks and branches of trees. Plants that grow upon other plants are ...

Orchid enthusiast Patti Scholes sums up her affinity for the plants with a quote. “One orchid is too many, and a thousand is not enough,” she said. Yes, orchids can be divas of the plant world, but ...

Gardeners are enjoying a seasonal series of shows and sales by local garden societies. This column has recently highlighted events by the local chapters of the California Native Plant Society, the ...

Exposed orchid roots are a completely normal feature of these uniquely beautiful plants, and tending to them is an important aspect of orchid care. Aerial orchid roots are most likely to occur in ...

Preparation and the right care throughout the winter is key to ensure your orchids not only survive but will also bloom at ...

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 ...

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Question: I have noticed orchids for sale recently at several stores. I was afraid to purchase one because I heard they are ...

David Bird shows off his “Lady Bird” orchid, named for his wife. Bird offers a wide variety of orchids, succulents and carnivorous plants at his Bird’s Botanicals underground greenhouse open to the ...

I have noticed orchids for sale recently at several stores. I was afraid to purchase one because I heard they are very hard to take care of. What are their care requirements?