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Temperature Tips for Creating Ideal Environment for Orchids

Just Add Ice Orchids can tolerate a fairly broad temperature range but do best with daytime temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit and overnight temperatures of 60 to 70 degrees.

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How Do Orchids Grow?

Just as some orchids are terrestrial (ground dwellers) and some are epiphytes (tree dwellers), different types of orchids exhibit different growth patterns. There are two primary ways that orchids grow: monopodial or...

Proper Pot Drainage Protects Just Add Ice Orchids

Water is essential to the healthy life of most plants, including Just Add Ice Orchids. But too much of a good thing can be a killer, especially for Phalaenopsis orchids. The biggest mistake most novice orchid owners...

Look Up, Look Down. Orchids Grow Everywhere!

In the U.S., we’re used to looking down at the ground when we look for flowers. In our part of the world, even flowering shrubs and vines that shoot upward are rooted firmly in the ground. To survive in our temperate...

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...

Just Add Ice Orchids Give Dorm Room Touch of Class

Most college dorms are fairly generic. White walls, bare windows and wood-frame furniture dominate in a decorative style that can only be called depressingly Spartan. But there’s no need to despair. You can turn that...

Watch Just Add Ice Orchid Videos on YouTube

If you’re a long-time Just Add Ice Orchid owner, you’re probably already familiar with the helpful Orchid Care Videos on our website; but did you know that you can also find Just Add Ice Orchid videos on YouTube? Our ...