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4 Breezy Spring Threats to Avoid for Orchid Health

As we move further into spring and closer to summer, we celebrate the warmth and renewal of the season. However, if you’re an orchid owner, be aware that warmer air can bring hidden threats to your beloved plant. Here,...

The Essential Guide to Keep Your Orchid Blooms Beautiful

It’s a sight no Phalaenopsis owner wants to see: a table or floor covered in dying orchid blooms. After waiting several months for their orchid to bloom, many Phalaenopsis owners have unnecessarily experienced this...

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...

Preventing and Treating Orchid Viruses

Just like people, orchids occasionally get sick. Overwatering or lack of proper air flow can lead to bacterial or fungal infections, pests can attack or your orchid may contract a virus. With a little tender loving...

Orchid MD: More Orchid Rescue Tips

If your Phalaenopsis orchid starts to look “sick,” always start with the basics – water, light, location, humidity and temperature – before taking more drastic action. While Phalaenopsis hybrids are amazingly hardy...