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, ...

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 ...

Orchids are the largest family of plants in the world. With more than 25,000 species, different types of orchids range in size from a few inches to a few feet tall and they come in almost every color ...

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? Orchids are one of the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

We tend to think of orchids as delicate plants that need to be kept indoors because of their fragility. Nothing could be further from the truth. Most orchids suffer when grown indoors and will refuse ...

Q: Earlier this month, I was given a cymbidium orchid. How do I take care of it? A: Many genera of orchids make great indoor houseplants. Cymbidium orchids are among the showiest. A well-grown plant ...

When winter brings snow and clouds, we can't help looking for ways to brighten up our days spent indoors. Houseplants can help us reconnect to the outdoors when we're stuck inside, and when those ...

Worried your bare orchid is dead? Learn five expert, low-effort tricks to get a Phalaenopsis to rebloom with months of ...