The colorful pigment extracted from the lac insect may actually be produced by a symbiotic yeast-like organism living inside ...

The garden item was available for sale on Costco, and gardeners are lining up to grab this most sought-after perennial plant.

Scientists discovered two Mediterranean beetle species that can see red color, unlike almost all other insects.

Both Pygopleurus chrysonotus and Pygopleurus syriacus are small, fuzzy beetles that belong to the Glaphyridae family, and ...

Insect eyes are generally sensitive to ultraviolet, blue and green light. With the exception of some butterflies, they cannot ...

It's becoming more popular to reuse coffee grounds as gardening complements. Once the jolt of caffeine from coffee has ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The part of the poinsettia plant that we admire -- those bright red or pink or white flowers that are everywhere during the holidays -- they are not really flowers. The tops ...

Poinsettias are beloved plants during the holiday season ... It’s important to note that getting the poinsettia to bloom and turn that signature red and white again can be a challenge.

This spectacular red-and-green seasonal wonder is ... the four generations of Eckes have left their legacy. The poinsettia is not simply a plant associated with Christmas. It is one with roots ...

Eight million of the red-leaved plants have traditionally been sold ... pushing up prices in an end to the £1 poinsettia - with some retailers selling them for £8. Plant health inspectors ...

Originating from Taxco del Alarcon in southern Mexico, these vibrant plants have ... while its red leaves are thought to symbolise Christ's blood. However, keeping a poinsettia alive until ...

Along with the traditional red, poinsettias can be pink ... the dark period can reset the clock and prevent the plant from blooming. The poinsettia is one of the best-selling flowers worldwide.