"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There have been attempts to genetically modify an orchid's color while its growing, but none have yet ...

Learn how often to water orchids to keep them healthy and thriving. This guide covers essential factors affecting watering ...

Studies show that using ice cubes to water orchids can be effective. Because the cubes provide a controlled, measured amount ...

Orchid growers are passionate about their collection and learn everything they can to master the sport. Over time, they start to acquire other tropical plants, usually as gifts, which also bask in the ...

Long considered divas of the plant world, orchids look the part – svelte, refined, elegant. They exude sophistication, almost to the point that only the greenest of thumbs should attempt to cultivate ...

You don't need a landscape in full sun to grow stunning blooms. This pretty plant produces orchid-like flowers that thrive in ...

Australia is home to more than 1,800 orchid species—many found nowhere else. But these unique plants face growing threats.

In our Plant PPL series, we interview people of color in the plant world. If you have suggestions for PPL to include, tag us on Instagram @latimesplants. Like so many superheroes, the Black Thumb ...

Person holding handul of orchid bark above plant pot - Vasil Dimitrov/Getty Images Gardeners often use amendments like orchid bark to improve soil drainage. These DIY potting soil recipes help create ...

It’s called the ghost orchid. A group of South Florida students are on a mission to save a rare flower. Their teacher is ...

Artificial dyes have been used for decades to create different color roses and tulips, but the first artificially blue orchid was introduced only in 2011. That's when a Florida-based orchid grower ...