Trim them when you repot them. After you pull the plant out of its old pot, examine the plant and its roots. Trim off dead ...

Q: I purchased a Phalaenopsis orchid that bloomed beautifully this year. What do I need to do to have it bloom again next year? I know it can be difficult to get orchids to rebloom. -- Mary S., ...

Orchids have a difficult reputation, but as long as you maintain air flow and allow the roots to breathe, your indoor orchids ...

CLEVELAND, OH--(Marketwired - Aug 12, 2013) - There comes a point in time where all Phalaenopsis orchids should be repotted to maintain good health and longevity throughout the plants' lives.

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 ...

Q. I received two plants from my husband, and I have no idea how to care for them. One is the phalaenopsis orchid. The blooms finally dropped off. Should I cut the long stems off that used to have the ...

Phalaenopsis orchids, sometimes called moth orchids, are often given as gifts. The beautiful flowers bloom from December through May. They look beautiful when you receive them, but will they ever look ...

Anyone can grow orchids — that's the laid-back message from Larry Hennessey, avid orchidist and vice president of the New Orleans Orchid Society. "Growing orchids is just a balancing act," said ...

Q: I’ve always admired orchid plants but have hesitated to try growing such an exotic plant. I see them offered for sale in garden centers and even grocery stores. Can you suggest an easy to grow ...

The phalaenopsis orchid is the most popular for the home because it is relatively easy to grow and maintain. This is the tall orchid that one sees in garden centers, supermarkets and big box stores.