WASHINGTON — The orchid genus is old, widespread and diverse. They grow naturally all over the world and are a favorite plant among horticulturists. A new exhibition here, at the Smithsonian's ...

1 Orchids are the largest family of flowering plants. They have also been around the longest as they are some of the oldest flowers in existence. 2 There are more than 25,000 documented orchid species ...

You have to hand it to a plan that can make even a doctor's waiting room look elegant. We wanted to know more about these sculptural, striking beauties. Treacherous terrain, tropical diseases, and ...

The New York Botanical Garden's annual Orchid Show never fails to disappoint, and this year's show, which runs through April 17, is no exception. "Orchidelirium," its theme, refers to the 19 th ...

Q: What types of orchids can be grown outside in California? – Bob Auman, Oakland A: Many of the members of an orchid society grow their orchids outside in the late ...

Orchids are the largest family of flowering plants. They have also been around the longest as they are one of the oldest flowers in existence. Since varieties of orchids are found all over the world, ...