Yes, Spathoglottis is a genus of about 40 species of orchids that are considered terrestrial; in other words, it developed in the soil instead of in the air on tree branches. These ground orchids, ...

June and Jim Hitchner may not qualify as typical orchid growers. Long ago, the San Rafael couple gave up growing cymbidiums in pots, moving them inside in the winter and fretting over the amount of ...

If you're a new orchid parent, congratulations! What a beautiful addition to your home garden (indoors or outdoors). As an orchid mom or dad, you will need to learn how to repot an orchid so that it ...

Here we are in the teeth of a very hot summer. Shade in the garden or landscape is a good thing to keep us cool though it can be challenging to find the right plants for the shade. Ground orchids are ...

Last week I wrote about orchids doing best when grown in containers, that confinement does them good. Well, wouldn’t you know it? Just a few days after writing those words I saw a plant I had never ...

The best time to repot an orchid is after it has finished blooming and when you see new root and leaf growth. Spring and ...

Orchids are commonly thought of as delicate plants for indoor use, yet there are at least three species that can readily be grown outdoors in Southern California. There are an additional four species ...

We tend to think of orchids as delicate plants that need to be kept indoors because of their fragility. Nothing could be further from the truth. Most orchids suffer when grown indoors and will refuse ...

Overwatering is a top reason indoor orchids struggle. Avoid using standard potting mix and a pot without drainage. Lack of light, too much fertilizer, and too little humidity often cause orchid ...