In the Mekong Delta, farmers and locals still gather the flowers on wooden boats. Now, the ritual’s also become a photo op.

People are lining up at the Geelong Botanic Gardens to see and smell the giant corpse flower, a rare plant that stinks like a dead body.

“GROWING IN THE mud, and yet so clean, the lotus is a symbol of purity,” writes the Sri Lankan historian Ananda K. Coomaraswamy in his 1913 book “The Arts and Crafts of India & Ceylon.” The lotus pool ...

Right now, people are lining up at the Geelong Botanic Gardens to see and smell the giant corpse flower, a rare <a ...

This parasitic plant has no leaves or stems. It spends most of its life as long strands ... Asimina triloba and species from the African succulent genus Stapelia are carrion flowers. Some orchids from ...

The Hoya carnosa, affectionately known as the wax plant or porcelain flower, is so delicate it looks like it’s made of ...

If you're looking for a mindful hobby that will also allow you to beautify your space, try out ikebana, or the art of ...

Orchids, known for their flamboyant petals, deceptive mimicry and fascinating lifestyles, have captivated biologists and horticulturists for centuries. With nearly 30,000 described species, they form ...

the Pilea (also known as the Chinese money plant) is a low-maintenance addition to any space. Plus, these plants are easy to ...

Most trees native to the UK hold onto their leaves until it gets cold, which usually happens by November. In essence, it either gets too cold, or too dark, and eventually, the plant becomes fully ...