Q: I received a Phalaenopsis orchid as a present last fall, and it is still blooming. I have never tried growing an orchid ...

Tacoma’s Emerald City Orchids has created a garden that emulates a ravine filled with hundreds of tropical plants and, of ...

Sari Lampinen, a landscape and garden designer, shared an unusual way she encourages her orchids to bloom again and again.

Orchids are a beautiful, exotic flower, but they can be tricky to look after. But, an expert has shared a simple kitchen ...

While there are between 25,000 and 30,000 orchid species, the most common—and the one most people will have at home—is the ...

Some orchids have evolved a unique parasitic lifestyle, abandoning full reliance on photosynthesis in favor of extracting ...

People treasure orchids because of their amazing exotic looks yet the plants present challenges when it comes to cultivation.

Most orchid species have a symbiotic relationship with the natural fungi found in their roots. The plants provide the fungi ...

Houseplants are more likely to flower in spring, and you can ensure your orchid or peace lily produces bigger blooms if you ...

Some orchids stop making food and feed on fungi instead. Researchers found they do this only when conditions allow.

The container your orchid sits in must have drainage holes. This helps excess water escape, preventing the roots from sitting ...

Why have some orchids stopped photosynthesis and become parasites feeding on fungi? Researchers found that in at least one species the transition may be driven by the opportunity -- more than by the ...