If you have a flair for the dramatic but don't have the time to hover over a needy plant, the Cattleya orchid is perfect for ...

When the package arrived, those weeds—epiphytic orchids, which don’t need soil to grow—had bloomed into gorgeous purple flowers, of a species later called Cattleya labiata. The flowers ...

For those passionate about their plants, horticulturalist Blackstone advises to "repot spring blooming Cattleyas immediately after blooming has ended". Doing so sets any orchid up for success ...