More so than in any other country, our orchids are deceitful temptresses, with powerful perfume and come-hither good looks. A LONE WASP PICKS up on an exciting scent. Instantly he zigzags, following ...

The Council of Agriculture yesterday announced the first batch of Phalaenopsis (known as the “butterfly orchid” in Taiwan) grown in aquatic weeds had arrived in Australia, marking a breakthrough in ...

Rhizanthella gardneri is a cute, quirky and critically endangered orchid that lives all its life underground. It even blooms underground, making it virtually unique amongst plants. Last year, using ...

When you consider how easy orchids are to grow well, however, and the myriad colours, shapes and fragrances with which they flower, it is easy to appreciate their appeal. As the shortest day of the ...

CHICO — North Valley Orchid Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 at Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. A program be given by two of our members. Judy McCrary will present “Orchids of Australia” ...

The two new species of fairy orchid were discovered in the flower hotspot of south west Western Australia. TWO NEW SPECIES of fairy orchid have been discovered by two esteemed botanists in south west ...

Sophie goes on the hunt for some of Australia’s most delicate attractions and finds out how citizen science is helping protect them. Orchids are one of the largest plant families on earth with ...