The Vegetative Trap: Why It Stalls Orchids, especially the popular Phalaenopsis variety, operate in distinct biological ...

Experts say anthuriums are replacing orchids because they're non-fussy, easy to care for, and bloom for longer. Here's why ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Caring for orchids can be a great outlet during the pandemic. (Micah Fluellen / Los Angeles Times) As one of the largest plant ...

Despite their reputation for being difficult, many orchids can be easy to grow as houseplants. Without needing much care from you, these varieties can bloom every year, or even multiple times per year ...

Don't throw them away just yet; these expert tips will help your plant thrive for years to come ...

Orchids are some of the most delicate and unique flowers you can grow as houseplants. There are approximately 30,000 different species in the world — many are considered rare or endangered — and about ...

In the face of an extinction crisis, one maverick botanist is on a mission to preserve some of the most endangered plants.

No green thumb? You don’t need to water these dazzling orchids to enjoy them. More than 8,000 living specimens in the Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection have been digitized and are now available to ...

Unlike seeds of other plants, orchid seeds (above, a seed packet) do not contain the nutrition they need to sprout. They get it from fungi. Melissa McCormick, SERC Editor's Note, August, 7, 2019: The ...

Orchid whisperer Andy Phillips, proprietor of Andy’s Orchids in Encintas, is among the dozens of plant vendors showcased this weekend at South Coast Plaza’s 34th annual Southern California Spring ...

The island nation of Palau is home to nearly 100 different species of native orchids. More than 30 are found nowhere else on Earth. Smithsonian biologists journeyed to the islands to find secrets to ...