The orchid is known for its beauty and once changed hands for vast sums. Now, scientists are gaining an insight into how the plant prized for its beauty colonised almost every habitat on Earth.

Orchids are stunning tropical flowers, but these epiphytic plants can be difficult to grow outside of their natural habitat.

“Consider the type of orchid flower you prefer and the plant’s basic requirements of moderate, indirect light and proper ...

Direct light casts a shadow. The natural habitat for most orchid plants is in the forest underneath, where they are often ...

The white fringeless orchid, also known as the monkey-face orchid, is a beautiful, 2-foot-tall plant with a single light-green stem ... protection will also benefit many other imperiled species that ...

What sets orchids apart from other plant groups is that most commercial ones are naturally epiphytes, growing on trees in their natural habitats and using them for support rather than taking ...

The white fringeless orchid, also known as the monkey-face orchid, is a beautiful, 2-foot-tall plant with a single light-green stem ... protection will also benefit many other imperiled species that ...

Orchids are renowned for their striking, vibrant and colourful blooms, which have long captivated gardeners and flower enthusiasts alike.

Low-maintenance, elegant and available in a variety of colours, it's easy to see why orchids are such a popular houseplant.