Tropical, heat-loving orchids like Phalaenopsis ... Succulents are commonly associated with hot climates, but many of these desert-dwelling plants can withstand cold temperatures down to zone ...

For one tropical tree species in the forests of Panama, getting struck by lightning every once in a while is no big deal. In fact, the electrical zap can actually help it grow. The trees may have ...

Hundreds of millions of trees die from lightning strikes worldwide every year, and as the climate changes, that number is rising. In tropical rainforests, these strikes are a leading cause of tree ...