The orchid family (Orchidaceae) is oldest and largest flowering plant family on earth with about 28,000 species! They come in every color, size, and shape imaginable and are typically not more ...

It's no wonder orchids are prized for their beautiful flowers. The very large Orchidaceae plant family is brimming with so many gorgeous examples, we could make dozens of lists of the prettiest ...

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 are beautiful flowers but can prove challenging. One of the most frequent questions I get on orchids is: “Why won’t my orchid bloom again?” This is because orchids need a drop of 15 to 20 ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Orchids are some of the most delicate and unique flowers you can grow ...

Scientists have discovered why orchids are one of the most successful groups of flowering plants - it is all down to their relationships with the bees that pollinate them and the fungi that nourish ...

Australia is home to more than 1,800 orchid species—many found nowhere else. But these unique plants face growing threats.

Valentine’s Day is over, but love was in full bloom Sunday at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. The Sweetheart Orchid Display in the conservatory’s Tropical House is a tribute to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Breathtaking blooms and an extraordinary shape—orchids bring big personality and sophistication to your ...