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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...

Survey Draws Overwhelmingly Positive Response from Orchid Owners

When we asked Just Add Ice Orchid owners to rate their satisfaction with their orchid purchase, we were pleased to receive an overwhelmingly positive response. But we were blown away by just how much our orchid owners...

Orchid Gift Demonstrates Appreciation of Administrative Professionals

Administrative professionals are the largely unsung heroes of the workplace. They answer the phones, type reports, manage the copy machine, schedule meetings, do the filing, order supplies, plan office celebrations and...

Glossary Exploration of the letter A for Orchids

Looking at a few online glossaries of orchid terminology, we realized that the explanations given for the words that begin with the letter “A” alone require looking up a number of other words just to understand the...

Caring for Orchids and Yourself - Part I

In searching for tips to share on repotting your orchids, we came across a book called “Repotting: 10 Steps for Redesigning Your Life” which applies the principles for healthy orchids to having a fabulous life. It...

Florida Orchids Bloom Despite Harsh Winter

"I lost a tremendous amount of plants with the bad winter we had, because some heaters quit," said Jim Adamson, who has a green-house sporting 20,000 orchids in West Cocoa.

Premier Lifestyle Magazine: Orchids help make your room bloom

Now that the lights and bulbs are coming down, some of your rooms may feel bare. Here is an affordable way to turn up the color volume for your décor throughout the home.

Some Orchids Look Good Enough to Eat

We’ve spoken about the similarities and differences between orchids and onions, but according to one website, just as onions can flower, orchids are edible too.