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Does Your Large Orchid Plant Need More Water?

Many well-meaning orchid lovers end up accidentally killing their plants with too much water. Your large orchid might seem like it needs more water, however it actually only needs a little bit of water each week to...

Diagnosing Watering Problems in Phalaenopsis Orchids

Many phalaenopsis orchid growers have trouble diagnosing watering problems, because the symptoms of overwatering and under-watering can be very similar. Both overwatering and under-watering will cause damage to the...

How to Water Phalaenopsis Orchids

Overwatering is the No. 1 reason Phalaenopsis orchids fail. Tree-growing orchids in their native tropical environment, Phalaenopsis orchids have thick, fleshy roots that are designed to absorb moisture from the air. To...

Phalaenopsis Amabilis: Orchid Species Description

All Just Add Ice Orchids are Phalaenopsis orchids, but not just any run of the mill Phalaenopsis. Our orchids are specially created hybrids. We have close relationships with exclusive orchid breeders, which gives us...

Just Add Ice Watering Method Makes Orchid Care Simple

Considered the prima donnas of the flower world, orchids have a reputation for being difficult to grow and tricky to care for. While that may be true of some orchid species and hybrids, Just Add Ice Orchids are a happy...

Why Is the Just Add Ice Orchid Watering Method So Effective?

When you purchase a Just Add Ice Orchid, you receive an instruction card directing you to water your new Phalaenopsis orchid by adding just three ice cubes to its pot once a week. Most new Just Add Ice Orchid owners...

How to Water Orchids Using the Just Add Ice Method

If you thanked your Easter hostess by presenting her with a beautiful Just Add Ice Orchid or surprised someone special in your life with a stunning Easter orchid, you’ll want to let them know about the Just Add Ice...

Introducing Just Add Ice Orchids Website Spring Makeover

Spring is a time for rebirth and renewal. It’s time to throw off the last drab traces of winter and wake up your senses! The grass is greening and the trees are blooming. Yellow-headed daffodils, cheery tulips and...