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Orchid Pests: Thrips Can Spell Trouble

Imagine: One day you notice your orchids looking discolored or deformed. A closer inspection reveals a disturbing surprise: thrips have taken up residence.

A Visit to the Orchid Collection at the U.S. Botanic Garden

Though Washington, D.C. is known mostly for its cherry blossoms, the district fell under the spell of orchids this past spring. That’s when the U.S. Botanic Garden, at the foot of Capitol Hill, presented its annual...

Orchids in the Office Promote Creativity

As any successful business owner will tell you, a happy, productive workforce is the key to business success. Worker satisfaction pays huge dividends in increased productivity, more pleasant work environment, more...

Getting Your Phalaenopsis Amabilis to Bloom the Second Year

The Phalaenopsis orchid is the ideal plant for any home with bright, indirect sunlight. They need to have at least six hours of light a day. In instances where natural sunlight is not available, the plant can still...

When Should You Repot Your Phalaenopsis Amabilis Hybrid?

Repotting your beautiful Phalaenopsis amabilis hybrid is inevitable at some point in its life, but as a general rule of thumb, every 12 to 18 months works well. The best tip for you to remember is timing; this is...

Phalaenopsis Amabilis: Orchid Species Description

All Just Add Ice Orchids are Phalaenopsis orchids, but not just any run of the mill Phalaenopsis. Our orchids are specially created hybrids. We have close relationships with exclusive orchid breeders, which gives us...

Just Add Ice Watering Method Makes Orchid Care Simple

Considered the prima donnas of the flower world, orchids have a reputation for being difficult to grow and tricky to care for. While that may be true of some orchid species and hybrids, Just Add Ice Orchids are a happy...

Why Is the Just Add Ice Orchid Watering Method So Effective?

When you purchase a Just Add Ice Orchid, you receive an instruction card directing you to water your new Phalaenopsis orchid by adding just three ice cubes to its pot once a week. Most new Just Add Ice Orchid owners...