The most ubiquitous lei — made of purple dendrobium orchids — is stocked by florists, the Los Angeles Flower Market and even Southland supermarkets.

Orchids, relatively recent arrivals on the islands, are used as decorative leis but don`t have traditional meanings. Nevertheless, pale lavender vanda orchids, introduced to Hawaii during the ...

On a recent visit to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC, I found unexpected inspiration for a simple orchid floral arrangement. While the mansion was stunning, it was the gardens and greenhouses ...

Leis are traditionally a symbol for celebration, made up of a fragrant garland of flowers. In Southern California, the most popular leis are made from dendrobium orchids, in either purple or white ...

The lei dates back centuries to the early Polynesian settlers of Hawaii. The most coveted leis were made of feathers and worn exclusively by royalty.

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The owner of MP Lei Shop in Chinatown, Mimi Say, says there’s a major flower shortage and she’s scrambling. According to Say, fewer orchids are being imported from Thailand ...

Orchids add gorgeous (and colorful!) pops of elegance to any room in any home, but they have quite a reputation as being notoriously fussy plants. Luckily, the creation of high-quality faux orchids ...

We scoured our archives and the internet for the best artificial plants made from silk, plastic, and preserved plants. They include lemon trees and succulents.