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When Should I Repot My Just Add Ice Orchid?

Ok, horticulture enthusiasts! We know some of you love technical details, so we're going to do a deeper dive into orchid repotting. Big picture: Just Add Ice Orchids generally need to be repotted every 1 to 3 years,...

‘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...

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...

How to Care for Your Just Add Ice Orchid in Cold Climates

Just Add Ice Orchids are popular not only for their stunning beauty but because they are so easy to grow in such a wide variety of environments. Despite their hardiness, Phalaenopsis orchids occasionally need a little...

Tips for Selecting a Healthy Orchid

Many people purchase their first orchid on a whim. They may be attracted to a display of exotic orchids at their local grocery or home and garden store. Delighted by the bright colors and graceful forms of orchid...

How to Care for Your Just Add Ice Orchid

If you received a beautiful Just Add Ice Orchid recently, you may be wondering how to care for this exotic plant. New orchid owners will be pleased to learn that Just Add Ice Orchids require very little care. Orchid...

How Can I Make My Just Add Ice Orchid Rebloom?

One of the joys of owning Just Add Ice Orchids is their long bloom period. These particularly hardy orchids often put forth beautiful displays that can last for as long as four months. Eventually, though, the final...

Sign Up for Free Watering Reminders from Just Add Ice

If you gave your dad a Just Add Ice Orchid for Father’s Day, don’t forget to sign him up for free watering reminders. Over-watering is the most frequent cause of orchid failure. People are used to giving their indoor...