The orchid is said to be the most exotic of all flowers. Their fragile beauty has made them a favorite corsage flower.

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 ...

To propagate amaryllis by seed, harvest the seedpods soon after they turn yellow and begin to break open. Dry the seed pods a ...

In the world of houseplants, orchids are an elusive group that many plant lovers attempt to grow, but few fully understand. This leads to some confusion when it comes to tasks like propagating, where ...

A good rule of thumb for most orchids is to fertilize "weekly, weakly" during the growing season, says Uzar. This means ...

The cold, dreary days of winter have many people daydreaming about jetting away to some exotic location to bask briefly in a tropical paradise before having to return to the bone-chilling reality of a ...

The beautiful orchid blossom symbolizing love and tranquility brings a touch of the exotic to the home garden. Orchid growing is not only for the connoisseur or enthusiast. I see plants in most home ...

Experts have shared a simple trick to help orchids recover from winter using a common kitchen leftover that can help them ...

Nipomo Grande Orchids owner Brian Bethke grows hundreds of orchids at his Nipomo nursery. Joe Johnston jjohnston@thetribunenews.com Few flowers rival orchids for their delicate beauty and ...