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Phalaenopsis Orchid Fungal Infection

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The characteristics of fungal leaf spots vary from one pathogen to another, and they can range from yellow or brown spots to sunken spots. Most spots will become darker and larger with age.

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Topics: Phalaenopsis orchids, Just Add Ice Orchids, Orchid Care, Orchid Disease

Pay Attention to Your Orchid's Leaves!

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The color and texture of an orchid’s leaves are two of the best indicators of orchid health. Learning to recognize signs of distress in your orchid’s leaves can give you a certain clairvoyance about your plant. Download our FREE Orchid Leaf Care Guide.

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Topics: Phalaenopsis orchids, Just Add Ice Orchids, Orchid Care, Orchid Leaves

Mist Your Orchids in the Morning

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An alternative way to hydrate your plant is by misting it with water from a spray bottle. When humidity levels are always low, mist your orchid in the morning.

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Topics: Phalaenopsis orchids, Just Add Ice Orchids, Orchid Care, orchid humidity

Orchids in Vases: The Perfect Match

 

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Orchids in vases are perfect accent for tables, desks and bureaus, adding a splash of style to complement any room.

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Topics: Orchid Decorating, Phalaenopsis orchids, Just Add Ice Orchids

Outdoor Humidity for your Phalaenopsis Orchid

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Phals prefer the air to have 55-75% humidity. The more humid your climate, the longer your plant can stay outside.

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Topics: Phalaenopsis orchids, Just Add Ice Orchids, Orchid Care, Humidity for Orchids

Orchid Decorating Accessories

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Like a good outfit, sometimes all an orchid needs to really stand out are the right accessories. Doll your orchid up by offsetting it with accessories that fit the feel of your room.

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Topics: Phalaenopsis orchids, Just Add Ice Orchids, Decorating with Orchids

Orchid Spike Health

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Make it a priority to keep a close eye on your spikes. Healthy spikes are green, thick and firm to the touch. A brown or yellow spike will not produce any new buds. Weak, short or thin spikes are signs of inadequate light, too much light or a mineral deficiency.

 

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Topics: Phalaenopsis orchids, Just Add Ice Orchids, Orchid Care, Orchid Spikes

Pink Orchids Represent Compassion, Love

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Pink is a versatile color that represents compassion, nurturing and love. Deeper shades of pink embody passion and energy, whereas lighter, softer shades of pink are seen as cute and romantic.

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Topics: Phalaenopsis orchids, Just Add Ice Orchids, orchid color

Old Flower Spike, New Blooms

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The Phalaenopsis orchid plant is the only orchid that is capable of reblooming from its old spike.

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Topics: Phalaenopsis orchids, Orchid Reblooming, Just Add Ice Orchids, flower spike, Orchid Care

Favorite Orchid Daytime Temperature

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While orchids are in bloom, their favorite daytime temperature range is from 65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (18– 26 Celsius) with a nighttime range of 60 to 70 F (15- 21 C). 

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Topics: Just Add Ice Orchids, Orchid Temperature, Orchid Care

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