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What Types of Containers Can Be Used to Repot Orchids?

Numerous types of containers can be used to repot Phalaenopsis amabilis orchids. Some Phalaenopsis orchid growers double pot their orchids before shipping them to stores. The actual orchid plant is planted in a clear...

What to Do with Used Orchid Potting Bark

When repotting Phalaenopsis amabilis orchids, which should be done every one to two years, orchid experts recommend using fresh potting media. Used orchid potting materials should never be used to repot an orchid; nor...

When Should You Repot Your Phalaenopsis Amabilis Hybrid?

Repotting your beautiful Phalaenopsis amabilis hybrid is inevitable at some point in its life, but as a general rule of thumb, every 12 to 18 months works well. The best tip for you to remember is timing; this is...

Is It Time to Repot Your Just Add Ice Orchid?

With most orchid plants, a few roots typically protrude above the soil. This can make it a bit difficult for new orchid owners to know when it’s time to repot their Just Add Ice Orchid. Basically, there are three...

7 Orchid Care Tips to Keep Your Just Add Ice Orchid Healthy

Phalaenopsis orchids are easy to grow and require only minimal care. Even if you’ve never owned a houseplant or tried your hand at gardening, you can successfully grow Just Add Ice Orchids by following these 7 simple ...

How to Finish Repotting Your Just Add Ice Orchid

Today, we complete instructions on how to repot your Just Add Ice Orchid. See our previous post for steps 1 and 2.

How to Repot Your Just Add Ice Orchid

As mentioned in our previous post, your Just Add Ice Orchid will need to be repotted periodically to provide additional room for new growth and to renew its potting medium. It generally takes about 2 years for potting...

Is Your Just Add Ice Orchid Getting Too Much Water?

Just Add Ice Orchids were developed to be watered with just 3 ice cubes once a week. As the ice cubes melt, the plant receives the perfect amount of water required for healthy orchid growth. However, many orchid owners...