Scientists have solved the 130-year mystery of Stigmatodactylus sikokianus, a fungus-consuming orchid with a unique self-pollination method.

130 years after a fungus-eating plant received its name, a researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name -- revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure ...

L ife can get a bit lonely for the orchid Stigmatodactylus sikokianus. It grows in dark and secluded places where it’s easy to miss and rarely visited by pollinators, but a 130-year mystery has ...

Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name—revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure reproduction.

More than 130 years after a fungus-eating orchid species was discovered, the purpose of its mysterious appendage has been revealed ...

While it’s easier than ever to buy live plants online, sometimes, despite our best intentions, those live plants become, well, dead plants. Artificial plants — fake plants, silk plants ...

And if it’s not there, you may need to rest at your camp and return. There is another Night Orchid at the coordinates X:40 and Y:36, just a few paces northwest of the Shadowed Battlefield waypoint.

as you’ll shock these tropical plants.” Using the wrong soil Orchids don’t grow well in traditional potting soil, the expert warned. Instead, they need a mix that allows airflow around the ...

After 90 days of germination, protocorms of all species were transferred to WPM culture medium, semi-solid (5.6 g L-1 agar Vetec), supplemented with 1 g L-1 activated charcoal and 3% sucrose (w/v).

Editor: As a senior dependent on the Lake Havasu Senior Center for social and mental stimulation please, help to maintain and support the inclusion of all seniors in the community and visitors in ...

When it comes to orchids, a little trim goes a long way toward turning your plant into a showstopper. Known for their exotic beauty and intricate blooms, orchids are fast becoming one of the most ...

Staff at the Cairns Botanic Gardens have been battling against the tiny Orchidophilus aterrimus, which has been threatening their rare and renowned orchid collection. The weevils damage a plant's ...