Most orchid species have a symbiotic relationship with the natural fungi found in their roots. The plants provide the fungi ...

Some orchids have evolved a unique parasitic lifestyle, abandoning full reliance on photosynthesis in favor of extracting ...

While there are between 25,000 and 30,000 orchid species, the most common—and the one most people will have at home—is the ...

Most orchids live in a symbiotic relationship with fungi in their roots: The plants provide sugar they produce through photosynthesis and in return receive water and minerals from the fungi. However, ...

Some orchids stop making food and feed on fungi instead. Researchers found they do this only when conditions allow.

Entering the front lawn, you are transfixed by the welcoming assortment of vanda and mokara orchids in different colours. Progressing to the backyard, Graham’s collection expands with more ...

Why have some orchids stopped photosynthesis and become parasites feeding on fungi? Researchers found that in at least one species the transition may be driven by the opportunity -- more than by the ...

Most plants generate their own food through photosynthesis. However, some orchids take an alternative approach. These mycoheterotrophic plants tap into underground fungal networks, absorbing carbon ...

People treasure orchids because of their amazing exotic looks yet the plants present challenges when it comes to cultivation.

KOTA BARU: An attempt to smuggle over 4,000 orchid plants valued at RM2mil was thwarted by the General Operations Force (GOF) in an operation at Kampung Parit Air in Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas ...

PUTRAJAYA: A target has been set to increase the country’s orchid export value to up to RM4bil in the next four years, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. The Agriculture and Food Security Minister ...

Monique Kemperman spoke on behalf of The Joy of Plants to give Express.co.uk readers some key orchid care advice to get these plants to bloom beautifully. “One of the main reasons orchids don ...