There is a rare plant growing in Australia, but it's exact whereabouts have not been revealed. You'll be able to tell what it ...

Your recently imported ornamental tree might have a stowaway spider or lizard hidden in its branches, a recent study warns.

There's no one right answer when it comes to how often you should water an orchid—this will vary depending on various factors, including sunlight, temperature, potting medium, orchid variety ...

Some people -- and animals -- will go to any lengths to attract ... The pseudo-copulation strategy of the orchid enables it to spread its genes widely. The mimicry is near-perfect.

While there are between 25,000 and 30,000 orchid species, the most common—and the one most people will have at home—is the moth orchid (Phalaenopsis). Just like any other plant, moth orchids ...

Why would a plant give up its reliance on photosynthesis and instead 'steal' from fungi?" The orchid Oreorchis patens offers a prime opportunity to study this question, as it is a partial parasite ...

Then I read about the amazing, mutualistic relationship orchids have with the orchid bee. When I saw images of these stunning animals, in their shining green armour, I really wanted to feature ...