Of all of the more commonly available orchids, only Phalaenopsis (the moth orchid) will rebloom from its old spike. Phalaenopsis will generally re-bloom given a little extra care.

Avoid overwatering which leads to the demise of many more orchids than underwatering. Constant wetness will cause the roots to rot, which leaves the plant without a means...

Orchids need to be fed regularly. Growers suggest using a "balanced" fertilizer such as 20-20-20 that includes all "necessary trace elements."

Orchid plants need repotting for one or a combination of two main factors: Potting mix breaks down, often evidenced by dead roots, or the plant outgrows the container.

A fresh, fast-draining, but water-retentive medium is essential to the healthy root system necessary for good growth.

South and east-facing windows work best for orchids. West-facing windows can be too hot in the afternoon and north-facing ones are usually too dark.

Insufficient light is the most common cause of failure to re-bloom your orchid. Leaf color indicates if the amount of light is adequate.

A plantlet (called a keiki (kay-kee), the Hawaiian word for baby) will sometimes grow on a flower spike (called an "inflorescence").

One of the most widely available orchids of the mass market types is also the best for the home - the phalaenopsis or moth orchid which will grow easily under the same conditions enjoyed...

Many consumers, both retail and retailer, find themselves in a position today of having to make purchase-oriented decisions about an entirely new — to them, at least — class of plants...

Shriveled leaves indicate a lack of water to plant tissue. The next step is to determine why the plant is not getting sufficient water.

There are many reasons why buds fall off before flowering...