Orchid flowers?

i bought my mum an orchid flower 4 mothers day n dnt wnt it to die! any advice on how 2 look aftr it properly plz lke ow often 2 water it n a gd place 2 put it


thanks

Orchid flowers?
stick your finger in the soil if it feels real dry water it.only if it feels real dry should you water it if it feels alittle wet leave it alone .put it in a sunny window were it can get lots of sun.
Reply:Go to http://www.orchidplants.info to identify the type of orchid you have and information on how to take care of it.
Reply:Don't know where you live, but here in south Texas the following applies. Hope this can help you.





People abandon such plant attributes figuring that growing such a wonderful plant must require extraordinary care and culture. Actually, the opposite is true; some orchids require nothing special. Some orchids can tolerate more abuse than common houseplants and still bloom. Orchids compose the largest family of flowering plants in the world. There are 50 species of orchids plus 2 specific botanical varieties in about 18 genera native to Texas. Many people think that one must have a fancy greenhouse to produce orchids. No true, and even if the soil is sorry, the orchid really doesn't mind since the orchids recommended to be grown in this area are epiphytic. This means that roots of these orchids grow in and take water from the air. In fact, standard potting mix will kill these orchids. Orchids will grow well in most porous, inert mix. Many growers prefer fir bark to support the orchid roots in growing containers.


Commonly people cause plants to decline because of neglecting to periodically re-pot. Roots become crowded in pots which are too small and soon nutrient uptake by expanding roots diminishes resulting in plant decline. Orchids do not need re-potting as often as most pot plants. Re-potting is done when the main body of the plant has reached the edge of the pot in which it is growing and begins to grow over the side of the pot. This may only occur every three years or re-potting is necessitated when the potting support material such as fir bark breaks down. Until that time, aerial roots can actually grow out of the pot. Clumped orchid plants in small pots are usually the most spectacular bloom producers. So if orchid growing is so easy, why don't more people enjoy the spectacular, exotic blooms of orchids? The answer probably lies in the selection of the orchid to be grown. The most common orchid sold in supermarkets is the cymbidium which is a terrestrial orchid not suitable for South Texas growing conditions. The selling of such unadapted orchids enable buyers to enjoy the orchid blooms and then, hopefully, dispose of the plant.


To be a successful orchid grower, you must chose the variety carefully. The choice as to which is the best orchid for you is dependent upon sunlight availability and where you want to grow the plant. The best two choices for this area of Texas are the Phalaenopsis and the Dendrobium. If you want to grow an orchid indoors in conditions usually provided for African violets, you should choose the Phalaenopsis. If you can successfully grow and bloom African violets, you will not have trouble growing and blooming Phalaenopsis.





Phalaenopsis, the Moth Orchid, is one of the best orchids for growing in the home. TEMPERATURES for Phalaenopsis should usually be above 68 degrees F. at night, and range between 75 and 85 degrees F. during the day for fast leaf and root growth. Although higher temperatures force faster vegetative growth, higher humidity and air movement must accompany higher temperatures, the maximum should not exceed 95 degrees F. Night temperatures to 60-65 degrees F. and day temperature not to exceed 78 degrees F. are desirable for several weeks in the fall to initiate flower spikes. A sudden, drastic change in temperature can cause bud drop on plants with buds ready to open.





LIGHT is easy to provide for Phalaenopsis. They grow easily in a bright window, with little or no direct sun. An east window is ideal in the home; shaded-south or west windows are acceptable. Use artificial lighting if available. Do not put plants out-of-doors in full sun during the summer or they will be scorched quickly.





WATER is especially critical for Phalaenopsis. Because they have no major water-storage organs other than their leaves, they must never completely dry out. Water plants thoroughly and do not water again until nearly dry through the pot. In the heat of summer in a dry climate, this may be every other day. Water only in the morning so leaves and the center of the plant are dry by nightfall. This watering technique prevents rot from occurring on leaves. Use water with low salt content.





HUMIDITY is important to Phalaenopsis, the recommended humidity being between 50 and 80 percent. In the home, set the plants on trays of gravel, partially filled with water, so the pots never sit in water. Mist the plants during dry weather, in the morning only. Grouping plants together raises the humidity by keeping the moisture that plants transpire from being lost too quickly.





Apply FERTILIZER on a regular schedule, especially if the weather is warm, when the plants are most often growing. Orchids need a minimum of twice a month applications of a balanced fertilizer (20-20-20, or a similar formulation). Apply fertilizer at full to 1/2 strength with every watering; this is best for warm, humid conditions. When cooler, or under dull conditions, apply fertilizer once every other watering.





POTTING is best done in late spring, after blooming. Pot Phalaenopsis plants in a well-draining mix such as fir bark, tree fern, various types of stone, sphagnum moss, or combinations of these. Adding 30 percent peat moss to fir bark often results in better growth. Potting is usually done every 1-3 years. Mature plants can grow in the same pot until the potting medium starts to decompose, usually in two years. Root rot occurs if plants remain in a soggy medium. When mature, a plant may stay in the same pot size for many years, but must have the medium changed. To re-pot, remove all the old medium from the roots. Trim soft, rotted roots, and spread the remaining roots over a handful of medium in the bottom of a new pot. Fill the rest of the pot with medium, working it through the roots. The junction of the roots and the stem is at the top of the medium. Wait for a few days before the first watering. Keep the plant shaded and humid, but drier in the pot, for several weeks to promote new root growth.

Orchid help?

How long will it take for our orchid to grow? We got it as a present from Hawaii. We planted it about 2 weeks ago and nothing? Also, how often should we water it?

Orchid help?
It depends on what kind of orchid you have.





Check out the link below for some FAQs, and then I recommend googling your orchid type after you find out what is you have - like Phaeleonopsis, or Oncidium, or Cymbidium or whatever...there will be more information specifically geared to your species of orchid when you narrow it down a bit.





The bottom link has a couple varieties with little pictures that you can use to get you started.





Good luck!
Reply:orchids grow very slow. it will take a few weeks to even see a leaf common up and a month or even two to see a leaf.





flowers wont come unless given lots of plant food.
Reply:What is an Orchid???????? :^(

Mushroom like fungus growing from my phalaenopsis orchid???

There are lots of thin, mushroom like things growing in the pot with my phalaenopsis orchid. I pull them out whenever I find one. They are never too far below the surface of the moss and seem to either be growing out of the moss or out of the orchid bark, and the "root" area is like a little white fuzzball, almost like mold or something. Any ideas? Should I repot the orchid right away? I've been raising orchids for almost 5 years now, and I've had this particular one for almost 4 years; I've never seen anything like this before.... thanks for any help!

Mushroom like fungus growing from my phalaenopsis orchid???
Probably more Phalaenopsis are lost to pseudomonas, a bacterial disease, than to any other disease. The reason? Most hobby growers and some commercial growers use a fungicide when the disease is bacterial. Neem oil, Physan 20 or RD20 is a good control for bacteria as well as for fungus. Pseudomonas is very infectious and can be spread even by splashing water. All suspect plants should be treated . If the diseased area of the leaf is spreading, cut the area back 1/2 inch into the non-affected area. The whole leaf may need to be removed. Be sure to spray the entire plant with neem oil, Physan 20 or RD20, especially the cut area, as well as all plants that were near the diseased plant.





Fungus:The best prevention for fungal disease problems is a combination of:





a.good air movement;


b.keeping temperatures in an acceptable range; and


c.making sure plants (not potting medium) are dry before nightfall. If plants are not dry in late afternoon, spray the leaves with 2 teaspoons Physan or RD20 mixed in one gallon of water. This should dry the leaves and sterilize the plants.





The above care should eliminate fungus problems.





IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE POT DO THIS





Repotting Spray. In our greenhouses we use the following mixture to thoroughly spray the complete plant, especially the roots and any cut areas. Use it to spray the entire plant after removing it from the pot, and when repotting is complete to sterilize, give the plant a boost and to help prevent transplant shock. We use the repot spray first, and follow up by spraying with Neem oil solution.





Add to one gallon of water:


2 teaspoons Physan 20 or RD20


1 teaspoon water-soluble fertilizer


1/2 teaspoon SuperThrive
Reply:check your orchid is it affected,it is probably spores from moss.its harmless to the orchid it is wild flower.Dont repot observe first.You might do damage than good to your plant.

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Orchid care?

I have an orchid plant, and it has grown quite a bit since ive had it. it has bloomed many times, but the stalk is getting very long and starting to put strain on the base. can i trim them like roses, do i have to cut the bloom off at a special point? also, i planted it in soil, which i read you arent supposed to do (it still has bloomed) because it is meant to be planted in spongy like material. any suggestions?

Orchid care?
Is it a Phalaenopsis?... Most indoor gardeners interested in planting this orchid use green wires to anchor the stalks (its green so it'll look like some stem!)...


When the blooms of your Phalaenopsis orchid have faded, you can cut the spike above the highest node. If you are lucky, this will cause the plant to develop a new flower spike or even a keiki. Keiki is the Hawaiian word for “baby” and an orchid keiki is a small baby plant that can be placed in its own pot.


You should never plant an orchid in soil... Thank goodness it has not rotten yet!... Change the medium to pine barks or coco-peat and sphagnum moss... Good luck...
Reply:You need to know what type of orchid it is.





See source for information and growing tips.

Orchid problem.....Please help?!?!?

I recently bought 2 phalaenopsis plants off of ebay..... they are 2-3 years from blooming size..... instead of the seller shipping them in the original pot he shipped them dry root.... well 6 days after I potted the orchid the leaves have turned white which is very out of the normal....... From what I have read this may be a possible sunburn... How can I save my plant? Or can I??


Someone plz help because this will soon be a beautiful plant!!!!

Orchid problem.....Please help?!?!?
don't worry if the roots are white the worst would be of brown color... if your plants are re-potted in clay pots with a good orchid mix and inside just make sure you water them and fertilize and be patient orchids adapt and are slow grower they need constant humidity and filtering light but make sure they drain easily.
Reply:Where are you located? And where did they come from? Is it possible that they were frozen during shipping? If they are frozen, they may not be saved. If they are just sunburned they should come back.

Orchid tips/species help?

My boyfriend sent me a potted orchid via interflora for my birthday. Its supposed to flower for 2-3 months and then re-flower after 6-9 months. I want to ensure that it re-flowers and keep it healthy, and I would be quite upset if it didn't florish because of the sentimental value, but i've heard they're hard to keep and i'm not too good with plants anyway.


Can anyone give me any orchid care advice/good sources with this kind of advice and/or sources which will help me identify the species (because this didn't come with the plant's information and I think it would help me give it more specialised care). I've already bought it orchid feed from the garden centre which I plan to use monthly, and I water it minimally once a week. Thanks!

Orchid tips/species help?
You need to find out what kind of orchid you have in order to know how to take care of it. Different orchids have very different needs. You can find out what kind of orchid you have at the website below, along with some general information on how to care for it. Once you know what kind of orchid you have, you can look for more specific details on it.

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Orchid question?

My grandmother has an orchid, but she dosent knohow 2 take care of it.Can u help plz?

Orchid question?
The best thing i can offer you is a website: AOS.org. they have many care sheets for orchids. since that i don't know what kind of orchid it is, i'm taking a guess that it is probably the mostt common, phalenopsis. in either way, a lot of commercial orchids are wrapped in moss, which you will need to change into orchid pitting mix. this is a mixture of bark, charcoal, and other things. this allows the roots to drain and allow the roots to breath. However, it is not true that all orchids like it to be dry. Masdevallias, a kind of orchid, NEEDS their roots to be kept slightly moist, while orchids like dendrobiums and phalenopsis, will rot if kept moist for too long. SO, i would recommend trying to identify your orchid before trying to give it a commonly found general care found here. go to that website, as the have pictures to help identify the kind of orchid that you have, because general care may kill it faster than nothing at all. I've killed orchids following a general care type of thing for ususal houseplants, water when dry, diffused light, kept at 70 dgress, and i've lost plants in less than two weeks. So, go and check out that website, it's for the american orchid society.
Reply:those are very hard to take care of and expensive too, good luck
Reply:First you have to identify the type of orchid. Different types require different conditions. Do a web search and look at pictures to begin! Best of luck----
Reply:Plenty of watter stay away from Nicene.
Reply:If it is potted in moss then you will need to remove the moss and repot it in orchid bark. The moss holds water and they hate that. Orchids love to be root bound so it likes a tight container, but the containers need to breathe. You can purchase special pots made just for orchids and they are not very expensive and you can find them at Lowe's or any garden center for that matter. Also, you don't want to water an orchid more than once a week. They hate to be wet. As for light, defused or indirect sunlight is the best. Do not put it directly in the sunlight. I learned the hard way, but now my Orchids are thriving.


Good Luck

Orchid Phalaenopsis Fungus?

How long does it take for a phal to recover from fungus? At first I was not sure what what wrong with my phal, the leaves began to turn yellow and fall off. After a bit of research I was sure that I had over watered and needed to repot asap. Once potted in a more orchid friendly pot that allowed circulation I was sure that it was going to recover. A couple days latter I noticed the remaining larger leaves beginning to droop and that a black smutty hole was being ate through it at the base. I promptly began using garden safe fungicide but it was to late to save the 2 larger leaves. I have only sprayed the plant twice and there is one slammer leave left that I think may fall off as it to is begging to turn yellow. There are new roots that have began establishing themselves in the new matter although i have only re potted it 3 days ago.. There are now 3 blooms left out of almost 11 of the natural blooming cycle. The plant does not get direct sunlight only sufficient light.

Orchid Phalaenopsis Fungus?
Best bet is to take it to a professional florist, change the soil and try keeping it in a cool dry place. Too much moisture may be harmful and norishing to the fungus.





Sorry I can't think of a better answer





Good Luck

I have two orchid plants neither has bloomed since I got them, any ideas on how to help them bloom?

I purchased two orchid plants at Costco last year. I purchased them when they were blooming. They have not bloomed since. My parents have an orchid that blooms every 3 months or so. All the plants get the same South/East Exposure to the sun. Any ideas would be great, I am starting to think they will never bloom. :(

I have two orchid plants neither has bloomed since I got them, any ideas on how to help them bloom?
It depends on the kind of orchids they are. There are lots of different varieties that grow under very different conditions. Get a book on orchids and go on the internet to find information on how to take care of them. Talk to a nursery owner who deals with orchids, and find out what you can do to get them back into bloom.


Don't fertilize or water them too much. You might want to mist them with water about twice a week in the morning. Also, not knowing what type of orchids you have or where you live, maybe the south/east exposure gives them too much sun.


Also, remember that orchids are ephphyes, and their natural habitat is trees. Their roots will rot if they get too much water.
Reply:Stop watering it for a couple weeks. Then give it a good soaking. Let the bark/soil soak up as much as it can. Then let it drain and sit.





That's just general. You should look up what kind in it is and get some good instrucitons.





You may have over fertilized it.
Reply:I would stop watering for 10 days and then give it a watering with orchid plant food . Be sure not to mix food too strong . Water in 5 days and then use plant food in 5 more days . Just keep doing it . My plants have a north/west viewing . Try changing the viewing also .
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Reply:it's called root stimulator found at the home depot it works wonders I run the garden for the home depot and it is the best stuff out their you can even get two years growth just by using it once a season.
Reply:find out what type of orchid you have...


each type has particular flowering and growth habits.


it woudl be helpful if you add details to your question, a picture, description etc would give enough info to get a good answer started for you.

I need some orchid related help.?

I just bought a white Phalaenopsis Orchid. It's in a pot, but there is no dirt instead it is filled with moss. It's actually moist and it looks healthy, but should I move it to a pot with potting dirt? Should I use a special orchid dirt/fertilizer? Where do you usually buy it?

I need some orchid related help.?
Great it is in sphangum mss most likely, No don't use potting soild / dirt it will most likely cause root rot (I just had to learn the hard way) You should find "Orchid Mix" at any nursery store, it is basically a bunch of bark and some carbon or char it is certain barks though, for example you won't normally find much pine bark in it that would be bad so leave it up to the people who have studied all of that and just enjoy
Reply:Do not put your orchid potting with dirt. Just add some fertilizer for flower or plants as usual.


If you need more guide, this site has great information.


http://pjnursery.cblinkenterprise.com/in...
Reply:A white phal =D nice! those are really fantasitc.


No,don't move it into dirt.. it would rot.My mom uses fertilizers and flower booster.


She uses Miracle Grow on hers.


We get them from Home depot or a flower gardern shop.
Reply:me again, they come from Hawaii and No don't put dirt in it, that will cause it to rot... You can go to the home depot they sell special soil for them and fertilizer, they should be able to tell you how to care for it, cause they sell that type there...I know...

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Orchid precooling details?

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Orchid precooling details?
Hope this will help with your question.

Orchid flowering and dropping leaves at the same time???

My orchid is growing a flower stem but dropping leaves at the same time. I can't seem to keep more than three leaves on a plant at any given time. Is this normal? The leaves also look wrinkly. Is this because of too much water or too little. I usually give it about two ounces of water every two weeks and spritz the leaves. It's on a windowsill so it gets good indirect light. What do you think?

Orchid flowering and dropping leaves at the same time???
You are severely underwatering your orchid.





The wrinkling ofthe leaves, also called accordioning, is due to a lack of water, and yes, this is also causing the leaves to fall of.





Orchids, especially ones left in a window sill that recieves warm sunlight need to be watered atleast twice a week. Spraying the leaves does no good for watering, it may help a little with the humidity right around the plant, but they absorb water through thier rootss, not leaves.





without more info on what type of orchid it is, its hard to give specific watering instructions, but in general, the orchid roots should not be left comletely dry for more than about 1 day. They should usually be watered every three to four days.





Here is a link to an orchid specific forum where you can ask any question you like about orchids and get excellent advice.





http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/orch...
Reply:Water and fertilize more often, keep in high light, but not direct sunlight. Check the roots to see if it needs transplanted
Reply:Maybe change the medium yo have it planted in will help...give it more pearlite for drainge? I would also feed it, because it sounds a little distressed and could probably use the pick-me-up.





What type of orchid is it and are you experienced with them? How old is it?





Those answers may also help with finding out what may be wrong with it.

Orchid import agents?

i would like to know information about exporting orchid flowers form india to other countries.....

Orchid import agents?
What do you need to know.





Are you trying to export cut-flowers or whole, living plants?





1) If you try to import CITES Appendix I species, you will very probably go to prison. The ONLY exception to this rule is seedlings in flasks.





2) Many countries have agricultural laws that govern importation of plants into a country. If you wish to regularly export from India to a given country, you will have to find out the requirements that country imposes.





3) Here in the USA, the USDA has very strict rules. In general, the roots MUST be visible. For orchids, shipping bare-root is not too traumatic for the plant.





4) The USA allows phytosanitary certificates to issued by certain exporters. The rules are very stringent to be able to do this. If there is no phytosanitary certificate, the USDA has the option to 1) refuse entry of the shipment (it then tends to get burned!), 2) inspect the whole shipment (at your cost), or 3) Return the shipment to sender at your cost.





If they inspect and find a single, that is 1, pest they will treat the whole shipment also at your cost. If they find several different types of pests, for instance fungus, a virus, and an insect. They will nuke the shipment, and it will kill ALL the plants.





The rules tend to be circuitous and laborious to follow. But disastrous if you dont.





Good luck.

Why is my orchid dead?

I bought two potted orchids a red and a white at the same time. the same care was given to both so why did my red orchid die and my white one is still alive and well?

Why is my orchid dead?
Might be the soil in one wasnt as nutrient rich as the other, also their placement, more sunlight may have hit one of them.
Reply:Perhaps the red one did not have the proper amount of the mold that helps orchids feed. Perhaps something happened to them when you were not there. Perhaps the white one is a hybrid, made to live longer. There could be many reasons.
Reply:maybe it was diseased. orchids are very easy to care for .they like lots of water in the hot days but less in the winter and a cool dappled shade area to grow in.they also like to be overcrowded in their pots eg: two or more young plants per pot,

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Orchid / Indoor Plant?

If you cut the entire spike (main/long stem) of a Phalaenopsis orchid (the way the only think left from the plant would be its leafs) will the spike re-grow? Leafs of the plant are green looking fresh, healthy and thick.


Thanks

Orchid / Indoor Plant?
If you want it to bloom again after the last blooming, cut the stem just above the 4th node and it will send out another shoot and bloom again in time.


And to keep you leaves free of brown spots always make sure that you remove all water droplets from them, In additon to changing your soil about once a year or just after they bloom will make you Orchids a much happier plant.
Reply:I am assuming the orchid has already blumed - if not - do you know that this spike holds the flowers. My orchids blume from around Christmas to March. Do not remove the spike if the orchid has not blumed. Wait till at February and see what happens. After it blumes, cut off the the spike and a new one will grow for next years flowers

Orchid or sunflower?

Orchid is so exotic!!

Orchid or sunflower?
hmmmm, depends on how much of a green thumb you have. I prefer Orchids, but they are hard to grow.
Reply:Hmmm... so what is the question?


If the question is which would I prefer...then my answer is Orchid for the same reason that you give. However, the sunflower is much easier to grow and takes very little care.
Reply:With the thousands of different orchids you have to choose from, with so many different looks, the simple sunflower really can't compete.
Reply:Sunflower. Yes, orchids are exotic and pretty.. but I prefer the simplicity of a sunflower.
Reply:Orchid for sure.

Orchid Plants?

I received an orchid plant and recently the flowers have fallen off. Is there any way to save it? It's just the stem and I'm not sure if it will grow back again?


Thanks!

Orchid Plants?
The most important thing is to find out the name of your orchid. Some need sun, some do not.





Click this link:





http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/hortic...
Reply:I assume that you got the plant in flower. It is difficult to know how long the plant had been in flower before you got it. Cymbidium flowers will last for 2-4 weeks, so if it had been in flower for a week or two before you got it, loss of the flowers after you had it for a week may be unfortunate but normal. The fact that your plant still looks healthy is a good sign.





Soon your plant will be starting new growth which will be the basis for reflowering next spring. They like heavy feeding (30/10/10 or a higher first number, or add slow release fertilizer pellets, or both). Regular plant food can be used at the recommended dose on the label. They like lots of sun but must be gradually acclimated to the higher light levels. They do very well outside and like cool temperatures. People who grow them well tend to grow them outside on the north side of their home after the night temperature stays above freezing. They can be left outside in the fall and set their buds for the next year's flowering in the late fall. They require cool temperatures to set buds in the fall so temperatures in the 40's are fine and even the upper 30's. If you get an especially cold snap, bring the plant indoors until it warms outside again and put it back out. When it regularly gets below freezing, bring the plant in and place it in the coolest and brightest area you have. Remember that it will do fine in temperatures of 40 -50 degrees.





Few types of orchids thrive in temperatures as cool as cymbidiums like.
Reply:no once the leaves fall off its over. orchids are very delicate and difficult to maintain.

Orchid help?

i have had this orchid for about 8 months or so now, maybe less, and when i got it it had this beautiful flower. but now the flower has fallen off and hasnt grown back. i dont see any buds or anything on it but the stem thing that the flower was on has grown another limb. how can i get it to flower again? any advice?

Orchid help?
That limb could be a new spike that may bud, depending on what type of orchid you have. The article below may help with some questions.
Reply:You need to first identify what kind of orchid you have.





See source for help growing orchids in your home.
Reply:ok the season is over you cannot get any more flowers this year but that was a good sign next year there will be alot of flowers and your flower probably wasn't pollenated by insects and if it was you should cut off the buds on the first year because it can break the plant and the bud will not grow big if the tree itself is big enough but keep on watering and if you wan't to you could get 2 apples and cut them in half and put them near the leaves (this apple gives out a special gas to make fruit trees and plants to flower) and leave the apple there for 2 days or so but you could wait until next year if you want when they get bigger but if you do it now to your fruit trees and cut them off then they will grow more flowers next year

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Orchid social networking site?

I was in a Brazilian store this afternoon, and I asked the clerk where I could find out about parties in my city. She recommended a site called Orchid (I think that's how it's spelled), she said it's like MySpace. When I googled it later on I couldn't find it. Is it a Brazilian thing? And where can I find it?

Orchid social networking site?
lol its called Orkut


https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceL...





you need a google account though