Exposed orchid roots are a completely normal feature of these uniquely beautiful plants, and tending to them is an important aspect of orchid care. Aerial orchid roots are most likely to occur in ...

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 ...

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 ...

ORCHIDS have become a common houseplant over the past few years and with hundreds of varieties, colours and sizes available, the options are endless and range from easy-care plants to varieties that ...

According to Alan Titchmarsh, a simple pruning tip could be the key to getting orchids to bloom vibrantly this year. Orchids have become a staple houseplant thanks to their striking appearance, ...

We hired a tree service company (cheap) to prune a tree overhanging a building. It was pouring down rain when they left, and we didn’t see this part of the job until later. They pruned off the two ...

Dear Neil: I have two Phalaenopsis orchids that I really enjoy in bloom. However, when they finish flowering I never know how much of the old stem to cut off. This year, they are blooming at the ends ...