Scientists discover a hidden fungus that rots orchid roots in a matter of days, revealing why these plants die so quickly.

Keep orchids in a room between 65°F and 75°F. Avoid placing them near air conditioners, heating vents, or drafts. Orchids ...

Researchers gathered bark from two species of trees—downy birch and silver birch—on public land in Germany. Then, they used it to produce birch tar via three extraction techniques. Tjaark Siemssen ...

Orchids don’t always reward their pollinators — sometimes they mislead them. From flowers that mimic insect mates to blooms that smell like rotting fish, orchids have evolved remarkable strategies to ...

Earl Warren Showgrounds will be transformed once again this year for the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, happening March 20-22. The 78th annual affair invites guests to “escape” into the ...

Jacqueline Shaw started using fibres from the bark of a banana tree to braid her hair after chemotherapy A breast cancer survivor who lost her hair during chemotherapy has created a business selling ...

The espresso orchid, scientifically known as Oncidium Sharry Baby, captivates plant enthusiasts with its unique chocolate-vanilla fragrance and stunning burgundy blooms. This hybrid orchid requires ...

If you've been lucky enough to walk through a rainforest, you'll know that special feeling – the sweet cool air, immersed in layers of greenery. They are peaceful places where you can draw a breath, ...

I have been admiring orchids for some time and would like to try growing them at home, but I’m worried that orchids are difficult to grow. Can you please help me with some recommendations for growing ...

The cold, dreary days of winter have many people daydreaming about jetting away to some exotic location to bask briefly in a tropical paradise before having to return to the bone-chilling reality of a ...

Orchids aren’t like other houseplants. There are more than 28,000 species that grow on every continent except Antarctica, but they mostly thrive in rainforests. In their native habitat, they grow on ...