The phalaenopsis orchid is the most popular for the home because it is relatively easy to grow and maintain. This is the tall orchid that one sees in garden centers, supermarkets and big box stores.

Artificial dyes have been used for decades to create different color roses and tulips, but the first artificially blue orchid was introduced only in 2011. That's when a Florida-based orchid grower ...

Orchids are a fascinating family of plants with more than 28,000 species that are grouped into hundreds of genera. The color palette of orchids is a literal rainbow of colors, which include red, pink, ...

Despite being a prominent colour on Earth, blue is in fact a rarity in nature – less than 10 per cent of flowering plants are blue. Among those naturally occurring blue flowers – like common ...

Growing orchids from seeds at home can be a challenging yet rewarding experience for plant enthusiasts. Unlike traditional ...

Growing orchids from seed has always been considered a very specialized task and nearly impossible for the average gardener. It is a myth that a fully equipped laboratory is necessary; a myth that ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Orchids are some of the most delicate and unique flowers you can grow ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Lots of people get worked up about orchids, ...