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I just bought an orchid in bloom at Aldi's. The tag on it said I could water it once a week with 3 ice cubes. Has anyone ever heard of that before.

Hi tk,
Long time no see......
Someone online said they did it ..I never did .
Mine sent in water on trays......

what is the name of it? Mine are Phalend. something.

Mom and I have each have one. I've managed to kill mine I think, however mom's is still doing well. She puts the ice cubes on it like the directions say, then that's it. I think the idea of the ice is to allow it to absorb the water slowly... I'm guessing.

Good luck!!
Aldi's you say... was it expensive?? Ours were a little pricy but we wanted them anyway. ;)

What is the name of it ?

it was 12.99 much cheaper than most I've seen. The tag doesn't specify a cultivator. But it's pretty and I like it. So there it is lol.

I just add a small amount of ater to mine once a week.

I use a moisture meter to test how dry it is. when it say dry I just give it a little water, and usually check them every two or three days. I do not let them sit in water.

for the record---Valarie's orchid is alive and doing well--I think it must not of liked where she had it at her house---it is living at my house now---and is doing well...

any picture of it :P?

OK< Butterfly girl, here ya go---these are the pictures of my Orchids........


This first plant is my Daughter's orchid---it is done blooming for now. This is the one that was on its way to dieing before it came to live at my house. it is doing really well now don't you think???



the second one is of her pot of 3 or is it 4 orchid bulbs that she planted a few weeks back--it has really taken off. It is a Peacock Orchid.



and lastly is my Orchid---it is also done blooming for now---but it has a new leaf peeking out from the soil if you can see it??

They all look great to me just great..
b

thanks, Barb.

Another easy way is to use a BBQ Skewer place it in the pot and leave it there, when you want to check to see if the plant needs water pull the BBQ Skewer out and if it is still moist then do not water, this prevents overwater orchids.

OH< You mean a wooden skewer???

Yes a wooden skewer.

This Orchid opened up a couple of days ago. It is a Cattleya Orchid, the name is Island Girl.

Thats gorgous......

What do you plant that in ?
orchid bark or the grassy stuff ?

Sun or shade?

tell me about it .. Mine is setting still.

It is in Orchid Bark.

pk

My Orchids stay in the house year round.

mine also.