Keeping an eye on orchid roots can help you spot problems before they spread While most houseplants have thin, thread-like ...

There's no one right answer when it comes to how often you should water an orchid—this will vary depending on various factors ...

Most orchids live in a symbiotic relationship with fungi in their roots: The plants provide sugar they produce through ...

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

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

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

These beautiful houseplants tend to flower more in spring - and now is the time to prepare them for the growing season ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some orchids have evolved a unique parasitic lifestyle, abandoning full reliance on photosynthesis in favor of extracting nutrients from fungi. Oreorchis patens serves as a fascinating case, capable ...

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