The Santa Barbara resident was renowned in the orchid world as a speaker, author and breeder of orchids, many of which he ...

If your orchid is struggling or failing to bloom, fertilizer may be the answer. To fertilize your orchid, first dampen the ...

Through pollination and feeding on all parts of plants, insects influence which plants thrive, which struggle, and even ...

Paphiopedilum orchids are some of the most unique orchids out there. They are sometimes known as Lady Slipper orchids for their intriguing blooms. While these flowers are completely incredible, they ...

ABSTRACT: Whether the persistence of natural plant populations is limited by genetic diversity, gene flow, or other ecological and evolutionary factors is an important question in plant population ...

Australia is home to more than 1,800 orchid species—many found nowhere else. But these unique plants face growing threats. For research scientist Dr. Heidi Zimmer, her favorite orchid changes over ...

We asked 20 notable people about their gifting philosophies, gifting nightmares, the best gifts under $25, and so much more. We’ll be publishing each of their questionnaires now through December 23 in ...

Orchids might seem like finicky houseplants, but with the proper care, that grocery store stunner can bloom for years and years. If you have an orchid that's not thriving like it once was, don't rush ...

Routine pruning is not a necessary part of orchid care; however, there are times when a little cutting back is beneficial to the plant. Knowing how to prune an orchid is useful when you want to ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. They look like tiny monkeys peering out from the mist. Known to scientists as Dracula, the so-called “monkey-face orchids” have become online ...

Nearly every cell in your body depends on mitochondria to survive and function properly. Mitochondria provide 90% of our bodies' energy, but less well-known are their roles in cellular signaling and ...

Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (NYSE:ORC) is a specialty finance company that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), with a portfolio split between traditional mortgage pass-through ...