A: Whenever I get orchid questions I always call on my friend and renowned orchid expert Gordon Heaps. Here is Gordon’s answer: – Orchids are easy to grow in the house.

Repotting orchids helps refresh the potting media and gives the roots more space to grow. Ideally, repot every two years, or when roots start to outgrow the container.

Orchid seeds are incredibly tiny and cannot germinate without a suitable nutrient-rich medium like agar. Therefore, purchasing or preparing a suitable medium for the seeds to grow is crucial.

Once abundant in the Florida Everglades, experts say fewer than 2,000 ghost orchids are left in the state, where it is considered an endangered plant. Cuba has some too, but just how many is unknown.

The plant enthusiast said: "The flowers bloom one after the other [with] many buds growing on the same tree." For optimal results, the expert suggests combining two teaspoons of ground coffee with ...