Australia is home to more than 1,800 orchid species—many found nowhere else. But these unique plants face growing threats.

If you've found yourself falling in love with the delicate beauty of orchids, you're in luck: There are a lot of different plants to choose from! There are orchids native to every continent except ...

It doesn't matter whether you're brand new to gardening or you've been an avid grower for decades, there are just some plants everyone has a slight fear of growing. Orchids are one of them. It's ...

Plus, how often you should water yours.

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, ...

Orchids are known for being tricky: They’re delicate, require watering and misting, and they need proper drainage and just the right amount of light. That level of plant care can be overwhelming, but ...

The orchid family (Orchidaceae) is oldest and largest flowering plant family on earth with about 28,000 species! They come in every color, size, and shape imaginable and are typically not more ...

Early summer is a good time to repot orchids once winter and spring blooms have faded. Most orchids are slow growers and only need to be repotted every other year. A sign that it's time to repot an ...

Two centuries after orchids were first documented in South Australia, photographers are still discovering new plants.

Orchids are known for their elegant and beautiful flowers, but many cultivated orchids also are tough, resilient plants. They're not difficult to grow if you provide them with their preferred growing ...

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