The concept of watering orchids with ice cubes may seem counterintuitive because plants from tropical regions generally don't do well with freezing temperatures. However, the Just Add Ice Orchids ...

Somehow, after researching, planting, feeding, and diligently watering your new plants you can still come home to find each and every one wilted over. It’s alright, having a green thumb is a truly ...

Watering your houseplants with ice cubes isn't a method recommended by experts (although it may seem like a smart, convenient idea). Using ice cubes to water orchids and other plants can lead to root ...

In a room of avid gardeners and houseplant connoisseurs, I’ll happily admit that I’m missing any sort of green thumb. In college during my introductory horticulture class, in which we had to nurse one ...

Ice cubes offer a slower form of watering, reducing the risk of soggy soil – but are not suitable for most tropical houseplants The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if ...