There are thousands of different kinds of orchids. In fact, botanists generally consider this to be the largest plant family, with upwards of 30,000 different species. This really is a bewildering ...

Q. After my orchid bloomed, I moved it to the bathroom by an east window, and then it had this strange sprout. What should I do with it? – N. Legaspi, Virginia Beach A. Congratulations, you and your ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Moth Orchid Q • My moth orchid has begun to sprout leaves from the end of the flower stalk. Can you advise what I should do? The ...

If you ever come across a Cooper’s black orchid in the wild, you probably would mistake it for a stick — or perhaps an odd potato if you dig a little underneath it. Unlike many others of its kind, ...

Kobe University researchers found that orchids rely on wood-decaying fungi to germinate, feeding on the carbon from rotting logs. Their seedlings only grow near deadwood, forming precise fungal ...

Chisan Orchids Nursery nurtures 30 acres of cymbidiums from sprouts a few inches high to full-grown plants in shade houses in Los Alamos.//Bryan Walton/Staff Nestled amid vineyards and oak-studded ...

Join an expert orchid-spotter in search of the diminutive pink calypso orchid and other early spring treasures next weekend. What: The route will include approximately a 250-foot elevation gain over 3 ...

Dear Jessica: I read an article about the rarity of lady slipper orchids. I have them on my property and am wondering how to care for or transplant them. Do you have any advice regarding these plants?

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