Orchid roots are exposed to the light in its natural environment; these plants mostly grow on trees — no soil required — so it’s no surprise that cooping up the roots in a solid container ...

Learning how to propagate orchids is a fun, inexpensive way to grow your houseplant collection. Several tried-and-tested ...

Meanwhile, clear plastic pots may allow the roots of some varieties, like moth orchids, to photosynthesise. The golden rule is top-notch drainage: you don’t want your plant or its roots swamped ...

not putting the plant back in its saucer until it is thoroughly drained. Special orchid pots are available with enlarged drainage holes. Fertilizers should just be applied when plants are actively ...