Check the roots of your orchid plant every couple of weeks to prevent dehydration. If the orchid has dried out, soak it in ...

Orchids do need special soil. The best soil for an orchid is usually a good grade bark-based compost. Do not add any soil to ...

This blooming succulent, native to Madagascar, is an easy houseplant to care for with the proper light and water.

In some orchids, photosynthesis is out and parasitism is in. Instead of making food from sunlight, some of these plants have become parasitic and primarily suck nutrients out of the fungi in their ...

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

Orchids aren't as tricky as their exotic looks might ... Don’t use cold water as it can shock a plant and don't water the crown as this can cause it to rot. Feed your plant once a month using a ...

Flamboyant flora has taken over Kew Gardens for its annual orchid display ... It has long and glossy leaves which are dark green on the top, and deep purple underneath. These spiral out and ...