‘epiphyte’ plants at a glance

I AM LUCKY enough to own most of the aquascaping books by the famous Takashi Amano, the godfather of aquascaping and an inspiration to a generation (perhaps now two) of aquarists. The books are filled

With temperatures dropping, here’s how to turn your home into a botanical paradise

The world's finest share their tips for success

When, at the age of 12, Inga Nikitiniene first saw a photograph of the pineapple orchid, Dendrobium densiflorum, her response was instinctive. “I knew immediately that I wanted to have this plant. I d

Plants that glitter brightly under a layer of frost

While our plots may be in their quieter portion of the year, it can sometimes pay to think outside of the box to scratch that gardening itch! Houseplants are a wonderful choice for those of us who wan