This unique orchid tree was discovered in the 1880s, in the ruins of an old house on a remote coast of Hong Kong. It grew near the mission of Pokfulam where missionaries noticed the lack of seed ...

Q. About three years ago I planted orchid tree seeds, and the plants have grown to about 5 feet. They have not bloomed. I have given them phosphorus and hibiscus food. They get plenty of sun and ...

Although much of the vanilla used for flavoring and fragrance today is produced synthetically, natural vanilla comes from the seed pod of an orchid plant. Vanilla planifolia is a vigorous, vining ...