Generally, the stem of orchids should be removed but this needs to be done at the correct time and the right way to ensure future bloom. Here’s what you need to know about cutting orchid stems.

Pour off any excess water that collects in the saucer to prevent root rot. Grow your moth orchid in a bright location near an east-, west- or slightly shaded south-facing window.

These orchids grow flower spikes, leaves, and aerial roots from a single growth point on that stem. Phalaenopsis, or moth orchids , fall into this category, as do vanda orchids.

If one orchid has a root fungus or pathogen, it will spread to all the other orchids in the water. It turns out I was doing one thing right: using rainwater for my orchids. Water quality is important.

So go ahead, buy the grocery store flower and enjoy regular yearly fresh blooms. Put it in an extra fancy pot if the mood strikes you. While not meant as a comprehensive guide to growing an orchid ...

Potted orchids grow best in a bark mix called media. Water orchids once a week, allowing the roots to drain fully to prevent root rot. With sufficient light and consistent care, your indoor orchid ...

Although most orchids won’t grow from cuttings, some members of the Dendrobium genus will produce new plants from stem cuttings. The Noble Dendrobium (Dendrobium nobile) is one such species.

My beautiful orchid blossoms are about done. They have dropped except one at the tip of the long green stem. What do I do after that one falls? Should I ...

Q: A friend has given me one of her “philly” orchids and told me how to care for it. She told me to cut the old flower stems after the plant stopped blooming, which I did early in the fall ...