Orchid Blog

Orchids of Mystery

Friday, November 13, 2009

Orchids have come to represent the mysterious, so perhaps it should not be surprising that they are the stars in a series of murder mystery novels.  The website for author Michelle Wan and her book series can be viewed at www.orchidsaremurder.com. The first book is Deadly Slipper, written in 2005. In this tale, the fate of a missing woman is tied to the hunt for an astounding, unknown Slipper Orchid.  Booklist said it was “a fragrant combination of orchid lore and suspense”.  (Slipper orchids are the ones with a pouch as the lip and include Paphiopedilum, Phragmipedium, Cypripedium, Mexipedium and Selenipedium orchids.) ...read more

Just Add Ice Orchids featured in National Magazine Blog

Monday, October 26, 2009

Just Add Ice Orchids was featured in a blog by the Editor of the CEO & Entrepreneur™ Magazine blog this week.  We especially love the title Ice On Orchids? Yes. One Converted Skeptic.  The Editor goes on to write about the ease of care and easy watering reminder tips found on our website, "(Yes, ice cubes.) Apparently, the demise of many plants, including orchids, is overwatering. Hmmm." ...read more

Phalaenopsis Orchid Basics

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Here at Just Add Ice, we specialize in one type of orchid: the Phalaenopsis. But that doesn’t mean that your choices are limited, since there are about 60 stunning varieties!  ...read more

Summer Décor with your Orchids

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

The summer months bloom with fresh motivation to decorate and add color to your outdoor living area. While you’re hauling a wheelbarrow topped with soil or pulling weeds and replacing them with new flowers, why not take just a few moments and a minimal amount of effort to add color and excitement to you indoor living space as well. ...read more

10 Terms You Should Know About Orchids

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

As an orchid grower, it is helpful to carry knowledge about orchids so here are a few tips on terms to make you sound orchid savvy. ...read more

My Easy Orchids now Just Add Ice

Monday, June 08, 2009

Recently, myeasyorchid.com became "justaddiceorchids.com" to make remembering to 'just-add-ice' that much easier! ...read more

Where Do Orchids Come From

Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Our Phalaenopsis orchids may be bred in an environment friendly growing facility in the U.S., however, where did these orchids originally come from?  ...read more

Why Orchids are the Gift that Keeps Giving

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

This stylish, contemporary orchid is the gift that keeps on giving! ...read more

Celebrate National Orchid Month

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Attention orchid lovers! April is celebrated as National Orchid month! ...read more

Orchids make great gift ideas

Friday, April 03, 2009

Just Add Ice orchids can relieve your tension of stress of any occasion with a great gift idea. ...read more