In the Mekong Delta, farmers and locals still gather the flowers on wooden boats. Now, the ritual’s also become a photo op.

After lunch, the genial fop hastened his guest to the pond because “the water lilies close before five.” Vauxcelles was drowsy with delight. “The leaves lie flat upon the surface of the water, and ...

If you're a peace lily (Spathiphyllum) owner, you may have seen people trimming the roots of these lovely plants, but why are ...