Orchids are exotic-looking plants that come in an array of vibrant colours, from different shades of pinks, purples, and ...

Scientist-turned-gardener Mary Ellen Ellis shares her tried-and-tested DIY orchid fertilizer recipe, plus more ingredients to try for healthy, happy plants.

are one of the most popular orchids because they are easy to grow and care for as a houseplant. They often bear multiple flower buds on arching stems, which can last for two to three months.

A woman has shared a clever hack that helps her orchids to bloom at home in just one week - and all you need is a bulb of ...

Once the orchid's flowers have fallen ... very low humidity or underwatering. ️ Bud blast: Often a sign of stress, bud blast occurs when buds shrivel and fall before they're able to bloom.

Yet, there's another crucial element in the mix, according to Shane Dibbs, director of Seed Barn, who points out that a temperature dip is what really prompts these houseplants to bloom.

I was out in the garden pruning last Saturday and took the opportunity to save some magnolia branches with flower buds to bring inside. It’s a tree that I have not tried forcing branches from ...