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Orchid Themed Gifts for the Holidays and Beyond

Orchids are popular gifts, especially during the holidays. Stunningly beautiful, yet easy to care for, orchids make an impression! And because our Phalaenopsis orchids have a long blooming period of at least three...

Watering Orchids With Ice Cubes: 3 Big Myths Busted By Research

Excited to learn more about caring for your new Just Add Ice® Phalaenopsis orchid, you scour the internet for orchid care tips. Some of your research on Google, Instagram and YouTube created doubts about watering your...

Keep Your Orchid Healthy with 3 Great Tips

With their beautiful long stems with vibrant blooms, the Phalenopsis orchid is the centerpiece when it comes to home decor, which is why so many orchid lovers fret over keeping their orchid healthy. Having brown leaves...

Watering Orchids with Ice Cubes: Yes, It’s Safe

There’s been some internet debate (and snarky memes) questioning the method of using ice cubes to water orchids. Some people think ice cubes will chill the plant to death. Others say it’s counterintuitive given the...

This Is Why Watering Orchids With Ice Cubes is Better

The debate on the best method for watering orchids has been hotly contested for years. As our name states, our growers have touted the benefits of watering orchids with ice for many years. And a recent study published...

3 Natural Remedies for Orchid Fungus

The next time you find yourself dealing with a pesky orchid fungus or bacterial infection, the answer to your problem might not be at your local garden center—it’s probably right in your home. Believe it or not, the...

Orchid Care Tips: Ice Cube Watering Specifics

We aim to make watering your beautiful Phalaenopsis orchid simple by helping you remember to Just Add Ice once a week. And we even recommend how much -- 3 ice cubes per week. But as with just about anything, it sounds...

Are You Giving Your Phalaenopsis Orchid Too Much or Too Little Water?

Water — it’s essential for life. It can also be a source of confusion for many orchid growers because, unlike other houseplants, orchids don’t require the daily watering many plant owners are used to—just three ice...