Australia is home to more than 1,800 orchid species—many found nowhere else. But these unique plants face growing threats.

Orchids have a bad reputation of being a finicky, hard-to-grow plant —but plant experts say that's undeserved. If you know (and follow) the rules of proper orchid care, you can keep your plant growing ...

Orchids don't like soggy soil and overwatering is a common cause of death for these tropical houseplants. Learn how to water an orchid without overdoing it.

Learn how often to water orchids to keep them healthy and thriving. This guide covers essential factors affecting watering ...

Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit because they want the federal government to list a rare orchid, found mainly in Florida, as an endangered species. Ghost orchids grow in just a few places in ...

Edible terrestrial orchids are endangered worldwide due to overharvesting in the wild. Creating artificial hybrids from ...

In our Plant PPL series, we interview people of color in the plant world. If you have suggestions for PPL to include, tag us on Instagram @latimesplants. Like so many superheroes, the Black Thumb ...