How to Keep Your Orchid Alive Longer Than a Week

Depending on who you talk to or what you read, you'll hear that orchids are both simple joys to grow and maddeningly fussy. As with most things, the truth lies somewhere in between. Yeah, they're a bit delicate, but newbie gardeners can learn to care for them without much trouble. Really, they're no harder to care for than most houseplants, once you understand their quirks. Here's what you need to know.