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How to Pollinate Phalaenopsis Orchids (Part 1)

After you have grown healthy phalaenopsis orchids that bloom year after year, you may want to take your hobby to a new level by pollinating them. Pollination is achievedwhen the pollen, or pollina, attaches to the stigma and enters the ovule for...

Diagnosing Watering Problems in Phalaenopsis Orchids

Many phalaenopsis orchid growers have trouble diagnosing watering problems, because the symptoms of overwatering and under-watering can be very similar. Both overwatering and under-watering will cause damage to the root system of your orchid and...

Green Technology in Action at Just Add Ice Orchids Facility

Just Add Ice Orchids are not only beautiful and easy-to-grow; they are also produced with the most environmentally-friendly orchid-growing technologies available today. We use a highly advanced and sustainable growing facility, and growing methods...

Got a Question? Ask in Our Orchid Care Forums

Once in a while, you may encounter certain problems with our phalaenopsis orchids. While some problems can be solved by doing research on the Internet, others may require very specific advice. If you need instructions on how to care for your orchids...

Common Phalaenopsis Orchid Diseases (Part 2)

In this post, we will take a look at three other types of phalaenopsis orchid diseases, namely, wilts and rots, viruses, and flower-affecting disease.

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Common Phalaenopsis Orchid Diseases (Part 1)

The main causes of orchid diseases are poor culture and growing conditions. In order to prevent these diseases, you need to provide a clean environment, proper watering, and good air movement. Nonetheless, prevention...

How to Evaluate the Health of Orchids

Phalaenopsis orchids are relatively easy to grow, and they can last for many, many years if they are given the right balance of light and moisture. If you want to know whether you are caring for your Phals correctly,...

Why are Phalaenopsis Orchids Called the Beginner’s Orchid?

If you have never grown orchids before but would like to do so, it is a good idea to start with phalaenopsis orchids. Also known as moth orchid, phalaenopsis orchid is one of the easiest types of orchid to grow, and...