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 ...

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 ...

Few of us in the Bay Area like to think we settle for the mundane. From food to home decor to hobbies, in all our domestic desires, we go for the unusual or the exotic. And so it now goes with orchids ...

Shade gardens offer gardeners the option of growing unconventional plants that do not tolerate the scorching heat that usual sun-lit landscapes provide. While it may not be the easiest thing to do, ...

An orchid that unfurls its petals at night and loses its flowers by day has been found on an island off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The plant is the only known night-flowering orchid and was ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are orchids native to every continent except Antarctica. Their flowers are highly evolved and incredibly showy with blooms ...

Come see thousands of beautiful and unusual orchids from around the world for sale and on display! You will find orchids of all kinds, colors, shapes, and fragrances. Some smell like chocolate, ...

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 ...