In order to properly care for your orchid, it’s important to know what each part of the orchid is and some basic terminology. Plant anatomy, or phytotomy, is divided into three major structures:...

Finding the correct temperature for growing your orchid is essential for it to bloom. You can water, apply humidity, provide light, and fertilize correctly, but if there is not a temperature...

Bud blast occurs when abrupt changes in the environment are too harsh for the orchid to adjust to, so the orchid withdrawals blossom growth to preserve energy. These changes can be in temperature,...

Orchids thrive in humid climates, more than with we can provide inside our homes. For additional humidity, humidity trays have come up as a common solution. Some orchid growers say they are a perfect...

Edible orchids are a way to spice up any recipe, but since the beginning of Chinese literature, orchids have found been famous for medicinal properties, too. Unfortunately, none of the orchids are...

Growing orchids on trees is an exotic way to showcase your orchids year-round. If you live in a hardiness zone that permits growing orchids outside, (generally USDA Zone 11, which includes: Florida,...