Types of orchids

Learn more about how to select the right type of orchids, how to water them sufficiently and with appropriate frequency, how to fertilize them timely, and generally, how to better take care of your orchids indoor.

The most important factor in the timing of orchid repotting is to repot after the bloom and as the new growth is emerging. Repotting when an orchid is in active growth provides the plant with its best opportunity to settle quickly into its new media.

We decided to plot the 150+ “local” genera of orchids so you can see how impressive this flower can be. View our Compendium of American Orchids.

Orchids come in a huge variety. In their natural setting, they live on the branches of trees and gather nutrition from the mists of the steaming jungles or near waterfalls where they proliferate. People have become fond of orchids, prizing them for their unique, long lasting blooms. These plants live like others, but have roots designed more for holding than feeding.

Orchids produce beautiful blooms, but they require pruning once the flowers fall off. You can easily trim dead stems and roots on your orchid to improve its overall health. You can also prune an orchid to promote flowering. Take good care...

"Orchids seem to drive people crazy," the author Susan Orlean wrote in The Orchid Thief. "Those who love them love them madly." This has been true for cent

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Indoor orchid care is not difficult, learn how to enjoy these beauties year-round. Flowers can last for months. [LEARN MORE]

Find out how to prevent, identify and treat orchid pests and disease. Plus, get special tips on how to care for a sick orchid.