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.

Nicknamed for its appearance, the comet orchid has a milky white flower and a long "tail" consisting of a spur that holds the flower's nectar. While scentless by day, the orchid flower becomes ...

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.

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.

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"It helps the flower bloom like this one week later." Article continues below With a proud show-and-tell, Judy flashed the outcome to viewers; out of the three timid orchid buds, one had ...

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.

When Charles Darwin studied this orchid and its 10-to-12-inch ... inconspicuous flowers that look simply like buds that haven't bloomed. These flowers are being pollinated, but through self ...