Orchids (Orchidaceae) are flowering houseplants beloved for their wide variety of colors and delicate-looking blooms. There are more than 28,000 orchid species known, and each can thrive for years ...

Orchid enthusiast Patti Scholes sums up her affinity for the plants with a quote. “One orchid is too many, and a thousand is not enough,” she said. Yes, orchids can be divas of the plant world, but ...

If you're a new orchid parent, congratulations! What a beautiful addition to your home garden (indoors or outdoors). As an orchid mom or dad, you will need to learn how to repot an orchid so that it ...

Australian cemeteries have become a safe haven for flora and fauna affected by urban expansion, including a rare orchid ...

Orchids are known for their once-a-year blooming cycle, but with the right care, they can maintain their flowers for months on end. To keep an orchid in bloom, it's crucial to manage its exposure to ...

Must-Know Tips For Healthy Orchids. In this video you'll learn how to water orchids for the healthiest plants! Plus, discover ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Orchids are some of the most delicate and unique flowers you can grow ...

The orchid family could have died out like dinosaurs if insects had chosen to feed on simpler plants and not on orchids. The orchids wouldn't have been pollinated, and without pollination they would ...

Who hasn’t spotted a button-sized succulent hiding under a monster cactus and instantly felt protective? As author Leslie F. Halleck relates in her new book, “Tiny Plants: Discover the Joys of Growing ...

Providing a small respite from the cold, dreary winter, a new exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., presents the orchids of Latin America at their finest. On ...

Orchids offer a straightforward method to introduce sophistication into your home, making them a beloved houseplant choice. They're fairly straightforward to maintain and will bloom annually when ...