Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adam Albright Routine pruning is not a necessary part of orchid care; however, there are times when a little cutting back is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gfed / Getty Images Because orchids bloom for months, they might give the impression that their flowering period never ends but it ...

A healthy orchid makes for gorgeous blooms. Orchids bloom one to two times a year, often for several weeks or months, depending on the variety and how well they’re cared for. Proper watering, bright ...

Q: I have a question no nursery seems able to answer. I have a patch of hardy orchids in my shaded garden. They are Bletilla striata and, although they bloom well, the long stems tend to get floppy ...

Question: I am growing an orchid with broad, leathery green leaves that produces a stalk of flowers and has lots of roots. Can I prune off some of the roots? Answer: Thick, meandering roots are the ...

Q. I am having success with orchids, but I don’t know how to prune them after they bloom. Do I cut off the woody stalks and stems? A. Deciding when flowering is over can be difficult with orchids. You ...

Routine pruning is not a necessary part of orchid care; however, there are times when a little cutting back is beneficial to the plant. Knowing how to prune an orchid is useful when you want to ...