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I Received an Orchid for Valentine’s Day—Now What?

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and to your delight, you received your first Phalaenopsis orchid! Just Add Ice Phalaenopsis orchids will bloom for one to three months or longer after purchase. Variety and age play a...

The Proper Light Exposure for your Phalaenopsis Orchid

Phalaenopsis orchids, otherwise known as “moth orchids,” are known for their exquisite blooms. Though the Phal is easier to maintain than some other flowers, it still needs proper care to flourish. Not to be overlooked...

Orchid Care Basics: Light

To thrive, Phalaenopsis orchids require the correct amount of water (see our previous post), adequate light, and proper temperature. Of these three basic elements of orchid care, Phalaenopsis owners have the most...

Is Your Orchid Getting the Light It Needs?

To thrive, Phalaenopsis orchids need plenty of bright but indirect light. Overexposure to direct sunlight can damage delicate orchid leaves, causing dehydration and sunburn which can result in premature bloom drop....

Tips for Taking Stunning Orchid Photos

Just Add Ice Orchids are a magnet for photographers. Large, curvaceous petals provide a fitting canvas on which to display the many vivid color variations of Phalaenopsis orchids. Just Add Ice Orchids create a picture...

What Causes Bloom Drop in Phalaenopsis Orchids?

Just Add Ice Phalaenopsis Orchids are particularly hardy, but even the hardiest plant can run into trouble when environmental changes occur. Like all plants, moth orchids thrive when lighting, water and temperature...

Avoid Black Friday & Give Just Add Ice Orchids This Holiday

Retailers are gearing up for Black Friday, some starting post-Thanksgiving sales as early as 3 a.m. Friday morning! While a few hardy souls may enjoy shivering in the cold for long hours waiting for stores to open,...

Pay Attention to Lighting when Displaying Phalaenopsis Orchids

In the wild, phalaenopsis orchids thrive in a wide variety of environments. Many of the world’s most unusual and beautiful orchids are most at home in the dim, misty environs of tropical rain forests. These orchids...