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Orchid Trivia #12

According to one of our blog articles, about how many new orchid species are added each year by horticulturalists and orchid growers? A) 800 new orchids B) 400 new orchids C) 250 new orchids D) 925 new orchids

Orchid Trivia #11

One of the fastest ways to kill an orchid is to over-water it and watering your Just Add Ice phalaenopsis orchid with ice cubes is the best and easiest way to care for your orchid plant, which we’ve made easy by...

Orchid Trivia #10

What is the name of the starchy substance that composes the root-like parts of an orchid called tubers? This substance is a type of gum that is one of the primary ingredients of the old-world hot drink, saloop, or...

Orchid Trivia #9

According to one of our recent blogs, many regions of our country are not considered tropical climates, yet approximately how many native orchids grow in the United States? A) 19 native orchids B) 250 native orchids...

Orchid Trivia #8

In Phalaenopsis orchids, what is the word that describes a small plant that grows on a node along the flower spike? This part of an orchid also means "babies" in Hawaiian. A) Keiki B) Inflorescence C) Node D) Air...

Orchid Trivia #7

A recent blog tells the story of orchid hobbyist, Colette Theriault, who bought her first Phalaenopsis orchid in 1999. Her collection grew to 25 orchids crowding her windowsills, but she discovered yellow spots on the...

Orchid Trivia #6

Phalaenopsis orchids are classified as what type of plant, which means they're "one footed" and grow as a single stem with each new growth originating from the top of the plant? A) Polypoidal Plant B) Monopodial Plant ...

Orchid Trivia #5

When watering your Just Add Ice Orchids, be sure to pay attention to what kind of water you are using! What type of water typically contains higher amounts of calcium, which overtime can build up in the soil and...