Orchids, belonging to the Orchidaceae family, are among the most diverse and widespread flowering plants on Earth. With over ...

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While it’s easier than ever to buy live plants online, sometimes, despite our best intentions, those live plants become, well, dead plants. Artificial plants — fake plants, silk plants ...

For those who love orchids, this kind of plant is not as tricky as other plants to grow if it lacks one of four factors: proper light, enough water, temperature, and the right type of fertilizer. From ...

Plant immunity is the inherent or induced capacity of plants to withstand or ward off biological attack by pathogens. Molecules released from pathogens are recognised by plant cell surface ...

PREMIUM Sabu with a Phalaenopsis. He spends his mornings and evenings tending to the 4,000 orchid plants on his farm. Then, sometimes, a single spark can cause an idea to bloom. VU Sabu saw his ...

Plant-based diets have soared in popularity as people look for ways to improve their health, reduce their carbon footprint, and consume less (or no) animal products. But while following plant ...

When it comes to orchids, a little trim goes a long way toward turning your plant into a showstopper. Known for their exotic beauty and intricate blooms, orchids are fast becoming one of the most ...

Orchids thrive in humid conditions GETTY Another element of orchid care that requires careful attention is fertilisation, as finding the right feeding technique is crucial for the plant’s health.

Staff at the Cairns Botanic Gardens have been battling against the tiny Orchidophilus aterrimus, which has been threatening their rare and renowned orchid collection. The weevils damage a plant's ...