Orchids can be intimidating. People fall for a beautiful specimen at a show or a nursery, bring it home, and watch it die. Or, as Tom Perlite, owner of Golden Gate Orchids puts it, it may linger - not ...

Now is a good time to divide or repot cymbidium orchids. To many gardeners the very thought of dividing and repotting orchids can be quite overwhelming. But thanks to a tip given to me a few years ago ...

1. Divide and repot Cymbidium orchids. Although Cymbidiums bloom in the winter, their flowers may continue to develop through April, but usually they are done by May. Keep in mind that a Cymbidium ...

Orchids (Phalaenopsis) are readily available this time of year in nurseries and even grocery stores. They are popular hostess gifts. I find them quite beautiful and I am always tempted to add another ...

Even though the initial investment is a bit steep, it's actually much more economical than buying a bunch of cut flowers every week, thanks to their long flowering time. And they will flower again ...