A Cool Trick: How Ice Cubes Can Revive Your Houseplants
A Chinese blogger shares an ingenious trick for prolonging the life of houseplants, taking the internet by storm.
Though this year marks the Shmita year and the tip can't be implemented right away, you can start trying it out after Rosh Hashanah: If you've given up on houseplants because you feel clueless, a Chinese blogger has a genius trick to change everything you know about plant care.
"If you're one of those people who loves the look of plants in your home but can't keep them alive, I've got a solution for you," says the blogger, Nicole. "Most people kill their houseplants by overwatering them. This simple trick keeps you from doing that - place two large ice cubes or several small ones at the base of the pot once a week."
According to Nicole, everyone she's shared this secret with has successfully kept their houseplants alive without any problems. "This trick actually provides your plants with the precise hydration they need to stay alive, and it's great for hard-to-reach plants like hanging pots. It really works. The ice melts at its own pace, gradually delivering the right amount of water without risking the plant."
