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3 Ideas to Keep Your Resting Orchid Beautiful

There’s no denying an orchid in full bloom is a beautiful addition to your home décor. It’s no wonder most orchid owners search for a prominent place to display their plants in their homes! However, once orchids lose...

Why Fall is the Best Season to Trigger Orchid Reblooming

At Just Add Ice® Orchids, we don’t like to play favorites. But when it comes to seasons, we just can’t help ourselves! Spring is a favorite season of ours because orchids in nature will typically bloom in early spring....

All About Phalaenopsis Orchid Blooms

The most striking feature on an orchid is its blooms. Orchid blooms are also the most sensitive part of the plant, so you must handle your buds with care. But there is a lot more to a Phal’s bloom than just beauty....

Can My Phalaenopsis Orchid Rebloom?

Buying a blooming Phalaenopsis orchid or receiving one as a gift can be thrilling. For those who have never owned a Just Add Ice Orchid before, they are always amazed at the simplicity of watering each week. And who can...

Will My Phalaenopsis Orchid Ever Bloom Again?

Many people who are new to Phalaenopsis orchid growing make the mistake of believing that once their beautiful orchid has stopped flowering, that it is dead or dying. An orchid is not like cut flowers. Despite their...

Want Your Orchid to Bloom Again? Here’s How

A healthy Phalaenopsis orchid will delight you by displaying its colorful leaves, flowers and buds. But like any plant, this orchid goes through a life cycle that includes shedding old blooms and growing new ones.

How to Disinfect Orchid Cutting Tools

It is necessary to cut away certain parts of your Phalaenopsis orchid if you want to trigger reblooming, propagate the plant, or get rid of diseases. Before you cut your orchid, you have to make sure that the scissors...

How to Trim Orchid Spikes

When your Phalaenopsis orchid has finished blooming, you have two options. You can either believe your orchid is done blooming forever, or you can wait and see what happens. Orchids will sometimes produce a new bud at...