The orchid is one of the most unique and instantly recognisable flowers in the world. It has evolved a so-called lip - a large and irregular modified petal, to attract insects - but the driving force ...

Orchids make up a vast group of plants native to almost every part of the world. Over 28,000 species have been identified, each possessing a unique appearance and slightly different care requirements.

A unique greenhouse on 18 acres in Powhatan County houses more than 13,000 orchids; 8,000 of which are in “orchid daycare.” “It all started when we first sold an orchid and someone said ‘Thank you, ...

The rossioglossum grande, native to Mexico and South America, is one of several orchid species colloquially known as tiger orchids. When Carolyn Bolton became a member of the Orchid Society of Western ...

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 ...

Orchids, with their wild, delicate, and exotic charm, are surprisingly low-maintenance as houseplants, particularly the popular phalaenopsis, also known as moth orchids, which boast flowers on arching ...

A lone and unique population of about 30 reddish to dark violet-maroon orchids grows on the small patch of land between the borders of two Colombian departments. However, its extremely small habitat ...

Few of us in the Bay Area like to think we settle for the mundane. From food to home decor to hobbies, in all our domestic desires, we go for the unusual or the exotic. And so it now goes with orchids ...

Earlier this year, we discussed two 2023 National Garden Bureau’s Plants of the Year -- this year's shrub (Spirea) and vegetable (broccoli). Orchids are the NGB houseplant of the year, and the ...

No serious discussion of orchids would be complete without a recipe on how to make vanilla extract. The popular flavoring comes from the dried seed pods (commonly called beans) of a rather unusual ...