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Orchid Family Secrets - Part Two

Orchids may also be classified as saprophytic, terrestrial, semi-terrestrial, and epiphytic.

Orchids Named for Christmas - Part Two

In a previous post we talked about the orchids known as the "Christmas Bell," the "Christmas Flower," the "Christmas Lily". Now, we'll keep our word and tell you about two orchids that have been named "Christmas...

Orchids Named for Christmas - Part One

Have you heard of the "Christmas Bell," the "Christmas Flower," the "Christmas Lily," the "Christmas Star," or the two "Christmas Orchids?" The Orchid Lady shared a list of orchids that have been nicknamed for the...

Orchids are Flowers that Inspire, Especially in Bloom

If you are looking for a reason to keep orchids in your home or office, we'd like to offer you the words of inspiring author Eckhart Tolle, from his book A New Earth.

Fragrant Orchids

The American Orchid Society, in their review of a book called Fragrant Orchids tells us that "orchids were first cultivated for their fragrance. Two centuries ago or earlier, in both China and Japan, pots of oriental...

Fun Phalaenopsis Facts

At Just Add Ice Orchids we specialize in Phalaenopsis orchids. There are almost 60 different phalaenopsis species, more if you include different varieties within each species. But even if you don't, phalaenopsis...