Q: My orchid plants have tiny, white, hairy bugs. I tried washing them off with soap and water, but they return. What is this bug called? How can I get rid of it? A: The insects on your orchids are ...

If you've noticed the presence of white, fluffy, cotton-like formations on your plants, chances are you've encountered one of the most common garden pests: mealybugs. These insects are often found on ...

A yellow leaf on your orchid often means something is off. The most common cause of yellow orchid leaves is overwatering. Pests, nutrient deficiency, and improper light are also fixable causes for ...

The orchids that go to new homes from the San Francisco Orchid Society's annual Pacific Orchid Expo at Fort Mason have much in common with the dyed Easter chicks we used to see in pet shops: We wonder ...

What is eating my white cattleyas? Little black bugs? I don’t know what they are and that fuzzy-looking white stuff — what in the world can that be? Want to find out? Come to the July 11 meeting of ...