Q. I have a beautiful orchid tree (Bauhinia purpurea) with dark red blooms. Do I propagate it by air layering? J.G., Bellaire A. You can propagate from seed. Collect the pods as they're about to split ...

Orchid seeds are as small as dust and do not provide any nutrients for the young plant to grow. The adult plants are known to ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Scientists from around the world have gathered in Costa Rica to exchange ideas on ways to make sure orchids, among the world's most ...

Some need just a tiny amount of sun and water to bloom. Others flaunt their colorful petals in full sun even if they're in a ditch. A select few bloom only when secured to another, more stable plant.