"Cattleya orchids prefer higher humidity ... This variety can tolerate more sunlight than some other orchids. "The leaves will give an indication of the right amount of sunlight: bright green is right ...

During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories where most of the foods necessary for the tree's growth are manufactured. This food-making process takes place in the leaf in numerous ...

Burning bay leaves is a traditional practice that some believe offers health benefits. But there’s little evidence to support these claims. Plus, doctors do not recommend burning and inhaling ...

This story appears in the October 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. We have all held leaves, driven miles to see their fall colors, eaten them, raked them, sought their shade.

Winter can be a magical time to enjoy the elegance and beauty of indoor orchids. As the temperatures drop and daylight hours shorten, these exquisite plants require a bit of extra attention to thrive ...

This myth acknowledges the great importance that coca leaves had, and continue to have, in the culture and history of the people of the Andes. Despite gaining notoriety in modern times for being ...

Next, look up your plant on the internet. This is because there are lots of kinds of orchids: Phalaenopsis, Vandas, Cattleya, Cymbidium, Oncidium and Dendrobium. Each likes a slightly different ...

PURPLE!, continuing despite the impacts of Hurricane Milton, highlights an significant color of the plant world.

It’s autumn, and that means the leaves on the trees are turning beautiful shades of yellow and red, before falling off entirely. It provides cheap entertainment for people and pets. It’s a way ...

Ready-washed salad leaves are convenient but deteriorate quickly and sometimes are rinsed with chemical mixtures to prolong their shelf life. Look instead for those that have been washed only in ...

From scenic drives to immersive outdoor experiences, Arizona offers many fall hotspots just hours from Phoenix where visitors can witness the magic of changing leaves. For those eager to explore ...

They have large leaves at their base and flowers that come in colors like ... The most common types include moth orchids, cattleya orchids, dendrobium, oncidium, ludisia, and cymbidium orchids. These ...