1. Overwatering This orchid care mistake is a biggie. Too much water and the roots of your orchid will rot, followed by the death of the entire plant.

1. Repot the Orchid Once your orchid is done blooming, repot it. “I recommend repotting an orchid every two years,” Kondrat says.

Among indoor houseplants, orchids are notorious for being hard to care for. Their stunning blooms and larger-than-life personality make them perfect impulse buys or gifts, but it takes some know-how ...

Your orchid may be low-maintenance and thrive without much extra care, but it might not always be in tip-top shape due to a couple of factors, between climate, temperature, and watering.

If the leaves on your orchid aren't looking as lush and green as usual, this can indicate a problem with the plant. Spot and solve issues before it's too late.

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Light Provide your orchid with a minimum of six hours of bright, indirect light from a south or east-facing window to enhance its flowering potential. Fertilizer Feed your orchid regularly during ...

The Mystique orchid is a Phalaenopsis orchid, a popular type that's sometimes called a beginner orchid because it's relatively easy to care for. Since its debut, other growers have gotten into the ...

Once you have brought your orchid home, enjoy the bloom, and after it blooms, I suggest repotting. Get it into your media and your culture and into your routine.

Orchid clinic A hands-on workshop on orchid care will be held from 10 a.m. to noon March 17 in the lower greenhouse at the Volunteer Park Conservatory, 1400 E. Galer St., Seattle.