On the narrow isthmus of Panama, scientists discovered adding nitrogen to the soil doubled tree growth, providing new ...

Tropical forests are among the planet’s most powerful natural climate tools, yet after logging or pasture use they can take decades to recover their biomass and biodiversity. New research suggests ...

On a bitterly cold winter morning inside Kyiv’s M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden, scientist Liudmyla Buyun checks a thermometer mounted against the glass wall of a greenhouse. She pauses, notes ...

When you think of lemons and avocados, you might assume that they can only be grown in warm climates. However, many tropical ...

Since money trees are tropical plants, they're used to getting a lot of water. "They like to be thoroughly watered with a ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Scientists from an international project are racing to figure out what kills these anchors of their ecosystems—before it’s too late to save them Ellyn Lapointe - Freelance Writer When hunting for the ...

If you're looking to add some vibrancy and interest to your indoor plant collection, there's a lot to love about including some tropical trees. One such plant you may never have considered as a ...

How do you cool yourself on a hot day? Perhaps you find shade, switch on a fan or retreat to air conditioning? But spare a thought for tropical forest trees. As the climate warms, they must either ...

With a cold snap hitting South Florida, this plant nursery owner is doing everything he can to protect his tropical plants.

The breadfruit, or ulu, is one of scores of Polynesian introductions that made it possible for early explorers to thrive as ...