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 ...

Discover the world's most extraordinary and elusive blooms, from the mysterious Ghost Orchid to the vibrant Jade Vine.

Orchids have been surrounded by mystery and intrigue for centuries. In the 1800s, European collectors would fund expensive plant hunting expeditions around the world just to say they had a plant that ...

SCIENTISTS have discovered the world’s first night-blooming orchid. Bulbophyllum nocturnum, discovered on the Pacific island of New Britain, near Papua New Guinea, shuts in the day and opens at night.

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 ...

Discover the most beautiful flowers in the world—from roses to orchids—each showcasing nature's finest colours, forms, and symbolism.

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 ...

A species of orchid has been found to produce a smell like sweaty socks to trick mosquitoes into pollinating it - and it could lead to new ways of protecting humans from the biting insects. Biologists ...

Even for people who are familiar with gardening, growing orchids can pose a unique challenge. These flowers tend to have a reputation for being finicky or difficult to grow. But anyone with actual ...