The Phalaenopsis or ‘Moth Orchid’ is the commonest orchid due to its ease of production and the availability of blooming plants year round. Phalaenopsises are easily grown in the home and stay in ...

Pink and white moth orchids bloom in a window. - Maryviolet/Getty Images Don't treat your orchid like a bouquet of flowers! Once your pretty plant is done blooming, it's a shame to throw it away when ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Orchids have been a popular houseplant since the Victorian era, when the passion for collecting these tropical ...

I have been admiring orchids for some time and would like to try growing them at home, but I’m worried that orchids are ...

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 ...

Question: Many stores and garden centers are offering phalaenopsis orchids so I bought one. How long does it last in the home and what care is needed? Answer: Keep your new orchid in bright light but ...

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., ...

I have had bad luck with growing orchids and I wanted to try growing some. Can you offer some advice on how best to proceed? – Ashley Cabot, Evanston Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis is the Latin name for ...

Phalaenopsis orchids will typically bloom about once a year, for up to three months. After a blooming cycle, the flowers will wilt and fall off. When this happens, don’t worry, the orchid is not dead, ...