Learn about sphagnum moss uses in gardening and how it differs from peat moss. Sphagnum moss is a dead, dried, organic material sourced from bogs for garden use. Sphagnum moss is different from peat ...

Most people put their orchid somewhere in the center of their home, far from a window, because they want to admire it when it's in bloom. However, in that spot the orchid isn’t getting the six hours ...

Professional growers as well as hobbyists have long debated the best materials with which to pot their beloved orchids. For decades, the potting mediums of choice were osmunda fiber or various bark ...

"Koke" is Japanese for "moss." And "dama" is possibly the translation for "ball," or it could be "tama" and maybe mean "marble." Even though there may be something lost in translation, "kokedama" is ...

Orchids have a reputation for being difficult to grow, but looks are deceiving. These unique houseplants are easy! The most popular orchid is the phalaenopsis, also known as a moth orchid. You’ll find ...

As one of the largest plant families in the botanical kingdom, orchids fascinate orchid specialists like the Huntington’s Brandon Tam because of their sweeping diversity. “You will never find two ...

I recently purchased a vanilla orchid from a local plant sale because the idea of growing one intrigued me. I’ve grown air plants (tillandsia) with some degree of success and have managed to keep a ...