“Consider the type of orchid flower you prefer and the plant’s basic requirements of moderate, indirect light and proper ...

The internet is full of weird and wonderful houseplant hacks. One currently doing the rounds suggests propagating orchid ...

Valentine’s Day is a time for expressing love and appreciation for others, which is often done by giving cut flowers and, ...

Saving orchids with existing crown rot can be difficult, though some may produce a new plant (a ‘keiki’) from their base. If the rot progresses slowly, the keiki may grow large enough to be ...

Orchids, often perceived as high-maintenance plants, can actually be quite easy to grow if owners understand their needs. Unlike traditional houseplants, they don't grow in soil but cling to tree ...

All plants need a balanced fertiliser made up of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to thrive but other nutrients such as calcium will help orchids grow. John, a houseplant expert and founder of ...

Orchids unique and long-lasting flowers are available in a stunning array of colours, and their relatively low-maintenance care makes them an attractive option for even the busiest of lifestyles.

ORCHIDS get a bad press ... Somewhere between sugar beet and beetroot, this easy to grow, giant veg can be eaten mashed, roasted or pickled. Mangelwurzel growing competitions were apparently ...

The most common type, moth orchids, are also the easiest to grow. However, if not given the right care, their blooms can fade quickly. One orchid lover has taken to TikTok to share her secret to ...

People like to grow orchids at home because of their luxurious flowers - without them, this houseplant looks rather nondescript. But what if a flower brought from the store has faded and no longer ...