Yes, Spathoglottis is a genus of about 40 species of orchids that are considered terrestrial; in other words, it developed in the soil instead of in the air on tree branches. These ground orchids, ...

Here we are in the teeth of a very hot summer. Shade in the garden or landscape is a good thing to keep us cool though it can be challenging to find the right plants for the shade. Ground orchids are ...

On Tuesday last week I woke up and I saw 8 degrees. My in-laws just went down to the tropics where you can experience some heat. My hope is for those tropical hideaways called greenhouses to go and ...

If you're looking for a new plant to add color to your living space, there are several different types of orchids to choose from. From spray orchids and moth orchids to dancing ladies and the more ...

The orchid family contains more species that any other family of flowering plants. They have adapted to climates ranging from the Arctic Circle to the equator, but most of the orchids we grow as ...

The 40th Annual Kona Daikufuji Orchid Show and sale is Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. It is a great opportunity to buy a wide variety of locally grown orchids and to connect with longtime growers to ...

If you want to try growing orchids and rub elbows with the experts, be sure to check out the Annual Kona Daifukuji Orchid show and sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12. Many orchids are coming ...

Q: Thirty-five years ago, a friend gave me some purplish flowers that resemble orchids. They bloom in the spring. I would appreciate any information. C.M., Friendswood A: You have Bletilla striata, a ...