Learning how to grow hyacinths indoors is a simple way to brighten the grey days of winter and early spring. Not only are ...

A whiff of rotting flesh, the flash of a painted eye, a dead-faint to the floor: Nature is full of cunning survival tricks, ...

Like many other houseplants, the problem most owners have with orchids is encouraging them to bloom and remain in that state ...

White egret flowers boast beautiful blooms, but they can be temperamental and need very specific conditions when grown ...

The houseplant that blooms during the holidays can live for more than 100 years and is often passed down from generation to ...

Papua New Guinea is home to thousands of species — many still waiting to be discovered.

Many people believe that orchids are hard to care for, but according to the experts there's one common "mistake" which could ...

Orchids, known for their flamboyant petals, deceptive mimicry and fascinating lifestyles, have captivated biologists and horticulturists for centuries. With nearly 30,000 described species, they form ...

"So the fungi spoon feeds the orchid and without the fungi the orchid would most certainly die, which is why it is impossible ...

On a visit to the Coppola family's low-key properties with natural skincare expert Athena Hewett, Arati Menon discovers what homegrown hospitality is all about.

Pyrorchis nigricans — also otherwise known as red beaks — are a moderately common species and are known as a fire orchid "as ...