The Moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) is the easiest orchid to care for. It doesn’t mind neglect, even underwatering and rewards with almost three months of flowers. Choose an orchid that also has many ...

While most orchids rely on photosynthesis to produce their own food, a few species have taken a different path. Instead of creating their own energy, they survive by feeding on fungi. This parasitic ...

An easy way to provide enough calcium for orchids is to feed them with homemade eggshell fertilizer, OBOZ.UA writes. Calcium is one of the key nutrients for the structural support of the plant and ...

Why have some orchids stopped photosynthesis and become parasites feeding on fungi? Kobe University researchers found that in at least one species the transition may be driven by the opportunity more ...

Here’s how to repot an indoor plant; use Erin’s easy tips to provide your plant with a new home. Plus get specific advice for repotting orchids. Smaller plants need a refresh about every one ...

Whether these orchids change their feeding method when they can’t get enough nutrients through photosynthesis alone or if they actually get more nutritional benefits from the parasitism has ...

LYNNWOOD—This upcoming March 22 through 23, the Northwest Orchid Society is returning to the Lynnwood Event Center for its 2 nd annual Indoor Plant Festival. Presale tickets begin at $8 a day but ...

For those who love orchids, this kind of plant is not as tricky as other plants to grow if it lacks one of four factors: proper light, enough water, temperature, and the right type of fertilizer. From ...