Did you know you can water your plants with ice cubes?
Yes, yes, you read that right with ice cubes!
If you've never tried it, now is the time to test this technique on your flowers.
Why ? Because it's fast, easy and convenient!
Me, I've been using this watering technique for several years.
And I can tell you that there are benefits to using it.
Here are 4 good reasons to water your plants with ice cubes . Watch:
We all know that too much water can drown the roots of the plant and kill it!
When we talk about excess water, it's not just the amount, but also the frequency.
And this is even truer for succulents or orchids.
The pot must be well drained and the water can drain easily.
You should water only when the soil is dry on the surface.
So what is the right amount of ice cubes to use?
If the soil is dry, put 2 or 3 ice cubes per week in your plants
By melting slowly, the ice cube releases its water little by little.
The plant will absorb water slowly:this is very beneficial.
Putting a few ice cubes in a flowerpot is really easy and convenient.
Why ? Because you put exactly the amount of water you want.
By the way, know that an ice cube contains about 30 ml.
Good to know to water your plants with the right amount of water!
In addition, there is no risk of getting it everywhere when you water your plants.
And no more stagnant water in the saucer that needs to be emptied and attracts mosquitoes!
You just have to think about making ice cubes in advance with a simple ice cube mold.
Do you have hanging plants?
Then you surely know the problem of water leaks every time you water...
Use on the soil of this type of plants, allows the water to penetrate well into the soil and be absorbed by the roots.
Watering is done in depth.
Let's be honest, if you water your plants slowly with ice cubes, there is no reason for the water to overflow!
Another often mentioned advantage is that the temperature difference favors flowering.
Orchids or cacti, in particular, need temperature differences between night and day to bloom again.
According to the followers of watering with ice cubes, the flowers of the orchids would be stronger and larger.
After testing, I confirm that my orchids love ice cubes!
To properly water your plants with ice cubes, here are 4 tips to follow:
- Do not put ice cubes on plants sensitive to cold or temperature variations.
- Do not place the ice cubes too close to the stem, leaves or roots.
- Put the right amount of ice cubes. 2 or 3 ice cubes for a large flower box will not be enough to hydrate the plant properly, or only on the surface.
- Be careful during a heat wave not to cause thermal shock.
