Neem Oil 101: How to Use it on Your Plants
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When it comes to caring for your plants, there can be a lot of ways to help keep them healthy, apart from light and water. No matter where you live, your plant can be susceptible to bugs, fungi, and disease.   ..read more
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Orchid Leaf Problems: When to Cut a ‘Dead’ Leaf
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3w ago
A few items moved around in the trunk on your way home from the store or your cat got a little too feisty near your plant collection, but somehow, your orchid’s leaf was damaged.   ..read more
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How To Fix Root Rot
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2M ago
Root rot is a disease that Phalaenopsis orchids succumb to when they have been subjected to too much water. Sometimes orchids are purchased that are already suffering from root rot, but the signs of the disease are subtle. Because root rot is the most common disease with orchids, it is important for orchid owners to know the signs so that the disease can be stopped quickly.   ..read more
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How to Select a Healthy Orchid from the Store
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3M ago
You’ve admired the look of orchids for months, almost every time you go to the store. Well, today’s the day you finally decided to buy one. But as you approach the display, you realize you’re not entirely sure what the best or healthiest orchid looks like. Owning a Just Add Ice Orchid should be an experience you treasure from the first moment you bring your plant home. Today’s post will give you five tips to help you select the best orchid from the store.  ..read more
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What You Should Know About Orchid Keikis
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3M ago
It may be unfamiliar to many orchid lovers, but it’s something you should know about if you plan to rebloom your plant. Today, we will dive into more information about keikis and how to remove keikis from orchid stems, as well as some potting and growing tips.  ..read more
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How to Care for Your Bromeliad
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6M ago
You brought home a beautiful, bright bromeliad and you want to make sure it stays beautiful for a long time in your home. While they are typically a plant with simple care, there are a few tricks to having success.   Before we dive into our care tips, let’s look at where bromeliads come from so you can better understand what they need.   Bromeliaceae is a wildly diverse family of plants found in coastal regions mostly. First, there are tank bromeliads, in the Vriesea and Guzmania genuses. They have bold, central blooms and absorb water in between their leaves. Next, there a ..read more
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How to Get Rid of Spider Mites
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6M ago
You brought home a new orchid, and something doesn’t seem quite right. Is it water? Light? Temperature? Or something else? It could be Spider Mites.   We don’t want you to panic though. We are here to help you find out if pests are the problem and how you can get rid of them. There may be circumstances where it’s too late, but if you’re a proactive orchid parent, we want to help you save your plant!   How can I tell if my orchid has spider mites?  Unlike other pests that attack a Phalaenopsis orchid, spider mites are nearly microscopic creatures, which makes finding th ..read more
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What You Need To Know About Your Orchid’s Roots
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8M ago
Your orchid's roots perform two functions critical for the successful growth of the plant. First, they hold your plant in place as it grows. Typically, in nature orchids live on tree branches high above the tropical forest floor and use their roots to anchor themselves onto branches. When planted in pots, the roots can sometimes attach to the pot and be somewhat difficult to remove.  The second function of your orchid’s roots is to provide it with water and nutrients. Orchid roots are a great indicator of your plants' health and can give you a lot of useful information.   Root ..read more
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Orchids for Easter: Decorating and Gifting
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8M ago
This is a great time to buy an orchid for yourself to use as a centerpiece for your Easter brunch or to give to your family and friends who are hosting!   Whether it's yours or a gift, don’t worry if you don’t consider yourself a “plant person.” Phalaenopsis orchids are relatively low maintenance plants, and you’ll find you can easily adapt to a simple care routine.   Orchid Colors for Easter  If you’ve passed the orchid display at your local store recently, you’ve probably noticed that the displays are dominated by white and gorgeous shades of purple. They range from ..read more
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How to Get Your Orchid To Rebloom
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8M ago
If you own a Phalaenopsis orchid and all the blooms have fallen off, don’t panic! This does not mean your orchid is dead. You don’t need to ‘see’ anything happening for your orchid to still be growing and preparing to rebloom.   As noted in our previous post, Phalaenopsis orchids go through a resting phase called dormancy after blooming. Dormancy typically lasts for six to nine months but may vary from plant to plant. Providing your orchid with quality care during its dormant phase will help ensure that your orchid reblooms again.   When all the blooms have fallen from you ..read more
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