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How To Get Rid Of Houseplant Pests

Although most houseplant pests are small enough to fly under your radar, the thought of any insects invading your home is enough to make your skin crawl. So how do you keep these pests from invading your home and...

Don’t Throw Out Your Orchid! It’s Not Dead!

When Just Add Ice Orchids stop blooming and enter a dormant state, many new Phalaenopsis orchid owners make the mistake of thinking their orchid has died and throw the plant away. Don’t! Your orchid is not dead! With a...

How to Treat the Most Common Orchid Care Emergencies

Even if you’re giving your orchid the best care in the world, unexpected things can happen. Your cat might knock it off the table. Or you might notice its blooms are falling off sooner than expected. The key to...

Orchid Bugs That Are Good For Your Plant

You (and your orchid) may have more roommates than you care to admit. The fact is, there are insects and bugs all over your home, but there are some you can classify as “orchid bugs” because they actually protect your...

How to Win a Free Orchid + More

We shared a post earlier this month debunking common myths about watering your Just Add Ice orchids with ice cubes, and we're so happy that your successes with ice watering are now backed by scientific research and data.

Why Greenhouse Robots Are A Good Thing

When you hear about robots coming into the workforce, it’s usually followed by a conversation about how many jobs they’re replacing and how they’re eventually going to take over the world. That may be a real fear in...

How To Keep Orchid Pests From Ruining Your Plant This Summer

Summertime is bug time, and there are plenty of orchid pests to deal with. But knowing how to keep orchid insects from ruining your plant is a critical part to keeping it healthy. One of the toughest parts about ...

What Causes Orchid Bloom Loss?

A common mistake novice orchid owners make is assuming their orchid is dead when it stops blooming and enters dormancy. However, in most cases, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Most likely, what you’re...