Orchid - Wikipedia Orchids are plants that belong to the family Orchidaceae ( ˌɔːrkɪˈdeɪsi iː, - si aɪ ), [2] a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant Orchids are cosmopolitan plants that are found in almost every habitat on Earth except glaciers
Orchid: Plant Care Growing Guide - The Spruce Orchids (Orchidaceae) are popular houseplants with long-lasting blooms They're easy to care for once you know their ideal conditions There are thousands of orchid species to choose from, and the most commonly sold orchids are in the genera Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, Dendrobium, and Cymbidium
The Best Orchid Care for Blossoms in Your Home Orchids have a reputation for being tough-to-grow houseplants Sure, they may require specialized potting mix and a precise amount of water to thrive, but this large, diverse group of plants includes many species that are easy to grow indoors
How to Grow and Care for an Orchid So It Blooms for Years Orchids (Orchidaceae) are a striking indoor plant that can double as home décor when displayed in an equally as beautiful container While the plant has a reputation for being difficult to care for, orchids can live for up to 15 years under the right conditions
How to Care for Orchids - The Old Farmers Almanac Learn everything you need to know about caring for orchids—from repotting and watering to feeding and lighting Plus, see six popular orchid varieties
How to Care For Orchids: 12 Simple Tips to Help Them Thrive The best way to take care of your orchid is to place it near a south- or east-facing window that receives strong, indirect light Water your orchid whenever the soil feels dry, and fertilize it with a 10-10-10 fertilizer once a month while it’s flowering
Orchid | Definition, Flowers, Facts | Britannica Orchid, any of nearly 1,000 genera and more than 25,000 species of attractively flowered plants distributed throughout the world, especially in wet tropics Orchidaceae is a member of Asparagales, an order of monocotyledonous flowering plants that also includes the asparagus and iris families
Introduction to Orchids - American Orchid Society The orchid family (Orchidaceae) is the largest flowering plant family on earth with about 28,000 species It is also one of the oldest plant families – developing about 100-125 million years ago in the Late Cretaceous Period
Orchid: How to Grow and Care for Orchids (Complete Guide) Orchids, members of the family Orchidaceae, are an incredibly diverse group of plants with captivating characteristics Boasting over 20,000 unique species, orchids flaunt a myriad of colors, textures, and shapes–each more intricate than the last