Orchids well may be the perfect flower. Elegant and exotic, they stand apart even among the other tropical treasures of New Orleans gardens. Plus, they thrive on neglect. It’s an irresistible ...

When you hear the word ‘orchid’, what comes to mind? Whatever the image, it’s probably not a border perennial. Nevertheless, hardy orchids are the prettiest plants in my garden. Of the world’s 28,000 ...

Orchids are the holy grail of flowers, inspiring the kind of single-minded devotion that we usually see in collectors of precious gems and ivory. The Victorians went berserk trying to cultivate them, ...

The Newport Harbor Orchid Society will host its Summer Exotic Plant and Orchid Festival at the Westminster Mall, Aug. 22-24. The nonprofit organization, which has more than 150 active members who ...

There was a time when orchids were so expensive that only the wealthy could indulge in collecting and growing them. In addition, orchids gained a reputation as exotic plants demanding great expertise ...

Orchids have ignited passion in people for thousands of years. The search for them in the wild has taken expeditions to the far corners of the earth. Legal battles have been waged over their ownership ...

Plants often become more than just plants – they turn into loved family members. Hobbyist orchid growers like Joelle Miller feel exactly that way. In San Diego, her first phalaenopsis orchid quickly ...

As our lush green spring continues, encouraged by mostly warm days and preserved by cool nights, the trend toward full-blown planting moves right along, punctuated by frequent mowing and weeding.

From rare species to exotic new hybrids, the 72nd Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show offers something for all fans of the delicate flowering plants. The three-day event, held March 17-19 ...

BINGHAMTON (WBNG) -- At the Roberson Museum & Science Center this weekend is the annual “Orchids at the Museum” show. A variety of beautiful and exotic flowers will be on display during the event.