Wednesday, January 21, 2026 By Diana Pierce Fuschia Phalaenopsis Orchids. Photo: Diana Pierce Winter has a way of lingering in Minnesota—gray skies, bitter cold, snowbanks that refuse to budge. If you’re craving something alive and colorful right now, orchids might be exactly what you need. Despite their reputation for being finicky, orchids are far more adaptable than most people think. Their blooms can last for months, and many return year after year if conditions are right