It’s alright, having a green thumb is a truly rare quality to possess.
Why Water With Ice Cubes?
This helicopter plant parenting can cause root rot, a fungus that grows on roots andkills your plantquickly.
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So, to avoid overwatering all you better do is take a more measured approach.
This way the plant gets to suck up all that H2O slowly, but surely.
Moreover, this will also help stave off any messy watering overflow that may occur.
Does The Ice Cube Trick Work For Orchids?
This trick rings especially true formoth orchids.
As Amanda Gutterman wrote over onThe Gardenista, “most orchids drown to death.
For this reason, some orchid devotees un-pot the plants to water them in the shower.
Un-potting seemed too risky to me.
I err on the conservative side and water with ice cubes once a week.”
“Their weight made them lean over voluptuously on their stakes.
The leaves, which I sometimes polish, were thick and glossy enough to reflect the sunlight.”
And she’s not alone.
Watering can be a tricky business, especially when it comes to succulents, epiphytes, and otherpopular houseplants.
For instance, in a low-light situation, two cubes could be exactly what your plant needs.
The season can also make a differencebecause oflower light levels, many houseplants appreciate a bitless water in winter.
Many houseplants are susceptible to cold damage as well.
Make certain that any cubes you add to the pot do not touch stems, leaves, or roots.
