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

Place the garlic in a jar and cover it with chilled water. Leave the mixture for 24 hours in a dark place so that the garlic ...

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.

Discover unique orchids that will add exotic beauty to your home. Some make easygoing houseplants, while others offer a ...

Most orchids live in a symbiotic relationship with fungi in their roots: The plants provide sugar they produce through photosynthesis and in return receive water and minerals from the fungi. However, ...

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

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

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 ...

Mexican Modernism" and "Homage to Luis Barragán: An Act of Poetry" are on view at the New York Botanical Garden.

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