Papua New Guinea is home to thousands of species — many still waiting to be discovered.

Orchids, known for their flamboyant petals, deceptive mimicry and fascinating lifestyles, have captivated biologists and horticulturists for centuries. With nearly 30,000 described species, they form ...

Growing orchids successfully can be a daunting task, even for the most seasoned gardeners, who often face challenges coaxing ...

The Art of Bonsai: 1-3 p.m. third Thursday and third Saturday of the month. Instructor Mark Vossbrink will guide you through the creation of a bonsai project. $40 includes instruction, plant, ...

Right now, people are lining up at the Geelong Botanic Gardens to see and smell the giant corpse flower, a rare plant that ...

A free event on Saturday, Nov. -23 offers a wonderful opportunity for gardeners to meet local growers and talk plants. The ...

Orchids have long been considered rare and exotic flowers, prized for their beauty but notoriously difficult to cultivate. But in many ways, the plant's challenging nature has made them a sought-after ...

Ghost orchid callus cells, plant tissue comparable to stem cells in animals, are just now starting to resemble the plant structure they set out to clone two years ago. "We started to propagate them.

Next, look up your plant on the internet. This is because there are lots of kinds of orchids: Phalaenopsis, Vandas, Cattleya, Cymbidium, Oncidium and Dendrobium. Each likes a slightly different ...

"We’ve been working on these ghost orchids for about two years," lab director Deb Sweeney said. "It’s a plant that is very well known in pop culture," Ho added. There are books and movies all ...