Orchids are the fastest-growing group of potted flowering plants in the United States, outranked only by poinsettias in sales. The wholesale value of potted orchids in the U.S. has risen 80% in the ...

In 1977, the Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii erupted. The village of Kalapana was evacuated and countless acres of farmland were destroyed. One victim of the eruption was Haruo Taira, a ...

Tourists are often overwhelmed by the flower power when they first arrive in Hawaii. Anthuriums, ginger, heliconias and, of course, orchids are all in bloom. The plants are so lush and filled with ...

Increasing sales of orchids are the second fastest-growing group of potted flowering plants in the United States, outranked only by poinsettias. A consumer study conducted in Hawaii revealed that ...