gibberellin | ˌdʒɪbəˈrɛlɪn | noun [mass noun ] any of a group of plant hormones that stimulate stem elongation, germination,…

Homeostasis refers to the ability of an ecosystem to maintain a stable state of equilibrium despite environmental changes or disruptions.…

A laboratory technique where plant tissue is grown in sterile, nutrient-rich conditions outside of the living plant, essentially cloning it…

In orchid breeding, “intergeneric” refers to a hybrid that is created by crossing orchids from two or more different genera…

In orchid breeding, “intergeneric” refers to a hybrid that is created by crossing orchids from two or more different genera…

pronounced “kay-kee,” a Hawaiian word meaning baby or child, used in orchid growing to describe a small plantlet that grows…

Labellum: The modified petal of an orchid flower, often the largest and most conspicuous part. It serves as a landing platform…

(lithophyte)lithophyte | ˈlɪθə(ʊ)fʌɪt, ˈlʌɪθə(ʊ)fʌɪt | noun Botany a plant that grows on bare rock or stone.

A small growth point or joint along the flower spike from which buds, branches can emerge

When you see an orchid label, the name tells a story. A species name is usually written in italics with two parts,…