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JAI Orchid Watering Reminders

Stop negelcting your orchids! Keep them hydrated properly by signing up for our Orchid Watering Reminders (text or email).

Topics: Phalaenopsis orchids, Orchid Watering, Just Add Ice Orchids, watering reminders

Tangled Orchid Roots? Time to Repot

Your orchid will eventually need a bigger home in order to stretch its roots. If your roots are tightly tangled, this may be a sign that your plant needs some breathing room.

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

Sanitation is Vital to Orchid Health

The most common causes for orchid viruses are poor tool sanitation and orchid handling. You can significantly reduce the likelihood of your orchid catching a virus by ensuring your hands are sanitary.

Topics: Phalaenopsis orchids, Just Add Ice Orchids, Orchid Health, Orchid Virus

3 Ice Cubes. Once A Week.

Our hybrid Phalaenopsis orchids require only 3 ice cuber per week. Watch this video to see how it works.

Topics: Phalaenopsis orchids, Orchid Watering, Just Add Ice

Phalaenopsis Orchid Air Roots

If you see roots growing above the soil, there’s no need to repot your plant. These are called “air roots” and they’re normal in Phalaenopsis orchids.

Topics: Phalaenopsis orchids, Air Roots, Just Add Ice Orchids, Orchid Care

Phalaenopsis Orchids as a Sympathy Gift

When you want to send something special for a funeral or memorial service, or just a sympathy gift to show you care, Phalaenopsis orchids are a distinctive choice.

Topics: Phalaenopsis orchids, Just Add Ice Orchids, gift ideas, Gifts

Repotting Your Orchid is a Necessity

By repotting your orchid, you’re replacing the old planting media with a fresh new batch. We recommend repotting your Phal at least once every one to two years.

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

A Brown Orchid Crown Spells Trouble

If the orchid crown--the part of the plant that connects the leaves and the roots--is brown and mushy (this can occur from overwatering), your orchid is likey dead or dying.

Topics: Phalaenopsis orchids, Orchid Roots, Orchid Watering, Just Add Ice Orchids

Ethylene Gas Causes Orchid Bud Loss

Keep your orchids far from any fruit bowls you may also have in the kitchen. The ethylene gas emitted by ripening fruit can cause the premature dropping of buds.

Topics: Phalaenopsis orchids, Just Add Ice Orchids, Orchid Care, premature bud loss

Water Your Phals in the Morning

The earlier you water your plant, the sooner it can drain any excess moisture. If you reside in a humid climate, we recommend you water your plant as early in the day as you can.

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