Orchids have a reputation for being hard to grow since their needs are different from other houseplants. They may be somewhat picky when it comes to light, water, and humidity, but when their needs ...

Routine pruning is not a necessary part of orchid care; however, there are times when a little cutting back is beneficial to the plant. Knowing how to prune an orchid is useful when you want to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adam Albright Routine pruning is not a necessary part of orchid care; however, there are times when a little cutting back is ...

Orchids need a different approach to pruning than other houseplants. Orchids have a reputation for being hard to grow since their needs are different from other houseplants. They may be somewhat picky ...

Q: I have a question no nursery seems able to answer. I have a patch of hardy orchids in my shaded garden. They are Bletilla striata and, although they bloom well, the long stems tend to get floppy ...

Question: I am growing an orchid with broad, leathery green leaves that produces a stalk of flowers and has lots of roots. Can I prune off some of the roots? Answer: Thick, meandering roots are the ...

Tips on growing orchids and pruning perennials are the focus of two gardening presentations scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St. The event, which ...

If your orchid has visible signs of rot, pruning to remove diseased parts can be done at any time. A healthy plant will bloom ...