Posted by Just Add Ice Orchids... It's Just That Simple. on Mon, Oct 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."
A quote from the Cleveland Botanical Garden's blog "The Garden Variety" was also featured in the article. Author Cynthia Druckenbrod writes in her article Should You Water Your Orchids with Ice?, "Phalaenopsis orchids are tropical! Do they get ice cold water on their roots in south-east Asian jungles where they originate? Hardly! So, why ice?"
She goes on to describe how the temperature consistency in consumers' homes makes ice a good idea for re-spiking, "What's the solution- ice? Why not? Cold, dripping water directly on the roots may just simulate the temperature drop that Phalaenopsis needs."
Thank you CEO & Entrepreneur™ Magazine and Cleveland Botantical Gardens for publishing a blog about our Just Add Ice Orchids!
Posted by Just Add Ice Orchids... It's Just That Simple. on Tue, Oct 13, 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!
The name may refer to the genus Phalaena, a group of large moths named by Carolus Linnaeus, probably since the flowers of some species are said to resemble moths in flight. For this reason, the species are sometimes called "Moth orchids."
These seemingly delicate blooms are native throughout southeast Asia from the Himalayas to the Philippines and northern Australia. An entire Taiwanese island is named for them: Orchid Island. In the wild they are typically found below the canopies of moist and humid lowland forests, protected against direct sunlight, but are found equally in seasonally dry or cool environments. Different orchid species have adapted individually to their particular habitat. They bloom for several weeks.
If orchids are kept indoors, the flowers may last two to three months!
Phalaenopsis are among the most popular orchids sold as potted plants, due to the ease of propagation and flowering under artificial conditions. They were among the first tropical orchids in Victorian collections. Since the advent of the tetrapoloid hybrid Phalaenopsis Doris, they have become extremely easy to grow and flower in the home, as long as some care is taken to provide them with conditions that approximate their native habitats.
We suggest our customers just add 3 ice cubes once a week - it's that simple to give your beautiful plant the water it needs to bring its tender beauty to your home or office for an extended period of time.
With watering being one of the most important aspects to keep your orchid flourishing and in bloom for months, we’ll even send an email once a week to remind you to add 3 ice cubes to your orchid pot.
Posted by Just Add Ice Orchids... It's Just That Simple. on Thu, Jul 09, 2009
In case you're contemplating watering with ice, there now may be another benefit in support of this method!
Using ice cubes instead of water is not only easy to remember, it also decreases your chances of over-watering and helps to prevent your Just Add Ice Orchid from sitting in water because of the slow melting process. Now watering with ice has a new advantage; it may help your Just Add Ice Orchid to bloom more regularly!
The cooling temperatures that ice provides may stimulate flower spike production, which only occurs when orchids are exposed to lower temperatures for a period of time. Check out this recent article from the Cleveland Botanical Garden for more information on the topic: Should You Water Your Orchids With Ice?
Posted by Just Add Ice Orchids... It's Just That Simple. on Mon, Jun 08, 2009
Recently, myeasyorchid.com became "justaddiceorchids.com" to make remembering to 'just-add-ice' that much easier!
Please remember to add 3 ice cubes to your orchid plant each week and consider registering for our weekly email watering reminders.
Posted by Just Add Ice Orchids... It's Just That Simple. on Mon, Apr 06, 2009
Attention orchid lovers! April is celebrated as National Orchid month!
The American Orchid Society has designated April as National Orchid month to help spread awareness of orchid growing.
In favor of this celebration, Just-Add-Ice Orchids is encouraging you to share your favorite Orchid memories and experiences.
While you're at it, help participate in National Orchid month and share our web site with friends so they too will know how easy it is to maintain orchids by just adding ice! And remember, don't go the cheap route and give someone a tray of ice cubes! Buy them orchids today!
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