Orchids (Orchidaceae) are known for their elegant beauty and long-lasting blooms, making them a popular choice for indoor plants. Although they have a reputation for being finicky, they can thrive ...

Why have some orchids stopped photosynthesis and become parasites feeding on fungi? Kobe University researchers found that in at least one species the transition may be driven by the opportunity more ...

Some orchids share resources with their seedlings, in what seems to be a form of parental care by plants. The young seedlings don’t have chlorophyll, so are unable to make their own food through ...

High in the rainforest canopy, a network of fungal threads links the roots of orchids in a kind of suspended, bark-bound network. This shared community of symbiotic fungi could make life away from the ...

Orchids are fairly easy to care for, but since they begin growing more in autumn, it's important to give them the right nutrients to prepare for the colder months. September is when many plants slow ...