In the face of an extinction crisis, one maverick botanist is on a mission to preserve some of the most endangered plants.

Despite their reputation for being difficult, many orchids can be easy to grow as houseplants. Without needing much care from you, these varieties can bloom every year, or even multiple times per year ...

Orchids are some of the most delicate and unique flowers you can grow as houseplants. There are approximately 30,000 different species in the world — many are considered rare or endangered — and about ...

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 ...

Flower lovers everywhere agree: Orchids are pretty darn stunning. And although they were once reserved for the wealthy, orchids are now as readily accessible as cut flowers and everyday plants.

Orchids aren't as tricky as they seem—just learn about the light, temperature, and humidity levels they prefer. Different types of orchids have unique flower shapes, especially in the lips, sepals, ...

The island nation of Palau is home to nearly 100 different species of native orchids. More than 30 are found nowhere else on Earth. Smithsonian biologists journeyed to the islands to find secrets to ...

The delicate rescue will see dormant orchids carefully lifted by hand before being transported and replanted at specially ...

(Will H/500px/Getty Images) In the misty cloud forests of the Andes, there's one particular genus that wildlife traders can't get enough of. It's not a primate or reptile – no, the target is something ...

“Gardens are gateways to cultures,” said Brandon Tam, associate curator of the orchid collection at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, as he unlocked the door to ...

Orchids are pretty easy to grow but this can cause houseplant owners to be careless and accidentally damage the plant if they do not know the best spot to place it in the home. Orchids tend to be ...