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Just Add "Nice" Makes Winning Orchids Simple!

Every Friday Just Add Ice Orchids is giving away a total of FOUR FREE Phalaenopsis orchids to TWO lucky winners! We are continuing this "Nice" orchid give-away all the way through Valentine's Day, so make sure you ...

Who is the Nice Person You Will Choose for the Second Orchid?

If you win this contest, who is the nice (lucky) person who will receive the 2nd orchid? How did you choose them? First, make sure you're registered for this contest! Then tell us about the nice person you would give...

Tell Us About a Random Act of "Nice"-ness!

Just Add “Nice” is back! The winter holiday season is a time of giving, sharing and being thankful and Just Add Ice Orchids is rewarding our loyal fans by giving away free orchids every week! We are so excited about...

‘Dress’ Your Just Add Ice Orchids for the Holidays

The holidays are here! During the holidays, we transform our everyday homes into winter wonderlands. There are angels on the mantle and snowmen in the entry. Santa and his reindeer seem poised to fly across the...

Orchids Are Perfect Gifts for Hospital, Nursing Home Patients

Cheery, bright and green, flowers bring a breath of fresh air and natural beauty into any room. When someone you love is ill or recovering, giving them a bouquet of flowers sends a cheerful, hopeful message. Bringing a...

Buy Yourself a Just Add Ice Orchid ‘Because You’re Worth It’

Remember those L’Oreal commercials from a few years ago that featured actress Andie MacDowell and ended with the tag line “because you’re worth it”? How often do we give a friend or family member or co-worker a gift...

Add Watering Reminders to Your Orchid Gift

If you’re giving Just Add Ice Orchids to someone as a gift, make sure you sign them up for our free weekly watering reminders. The key to keeping Phalaenopsis orchids healthy is proper watering. Too much water can...

How Do Orchids Grow?

Just as some orchids are terrestrial (ground dwellers) and some are epiphytes (tree dwellers), different types of orchids exhibit different growth patterns. There are two primary ways that orchids grow: monopodial or...