Orchids have long been loved by indoor plant collectors. Their exotic flowers bring elegance and sophistication to interiors ...

Kobe University researchers found that orchids rely on wood-decaying fungi to germinate, feeding on the carbon from rotting ...

Orchids have a difficult reputation, but as long as you maintain air flow and allow the roots to breathe, your indoor orchids ...

Orchids have a reputation. At first glance, the ornate blooms make the plants seem difficult to grow. But as Kay Stein has found, orchid growing is as high maintenance as you want it to be. For the ...

The orchid family is one of the largest flowering plant families in the world. Orchids can be found on every continent except Antarctica, from the steamy jungles of Asia to the dry deserts of Africa, ...

Vanilla orchids need bright, indirect sunlight to flourish. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves, while too little light would ...

I was inspired to try growing orchids after attending the Garden’s Orchid Show last week and would like some advice regarding the three plants I just purchased. — Emily Heideman, Chicago Orchids are ...

NAIROBI: Did you know that orchids are the largest plant family in the world? It is estimated that there are over 3,000 species and many more man-made varieties. But orchids are hardly commonplace. In ...

Unpopular opinion: I don't like poinsettias. I won't deny their bright colors are gorgeous and they definitely do make me feel festive, but my problem lies with how difficult they can be to care for ...

A floral metaphor offers a way to think about the work of teaching and learning centers, JT Torres, Lance Eaton and Deborah Kronenberg write. Many of us working in higher education, including those of ...

Add exotic long-lasting orchid blossoms to your indoor garden. These living bouquets provide months of beauty with minimal care. Just provide the proper growing conditions and success is sure to ...

The 71st annual Hilo Orchid Show and Sale’s theme of “Orchid Isle: Mauka to Makai” will celebrate how perfect the Big Island naturally is for these ethereal flowers. Show Chairperson Kathy Gollaher ...