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Hot take: watering succulents with ice cubes is actually bad for them
I see people on plant forums swearing by ice cubes for low maintenance watering, but the shock of cold water can damage the roots over time and I've lost two jade plants this way, so am I wrong for thinking room temp water is the only way to go for these guys?
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tyler8221d ago
My panda plant started dropping leaves like crazy after I tried the ice cube trick for about three weeks in a row. I read later that cold water can actually cause root shock and make the soil stay wet too long since the ice melts unevenly. Room temperature water from my watering can has saved my surviving succulents and I won't go back to that ice cube nonsense.
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the_terry1d ago
The "soil stay wet too long since the ice melts unevenly" part really got me thinking. @tyler822, did you notice if the soil was still damp near the top but dry deeper down after using the cubes? I have a feeling the uneven melting creates pockets of moisture that mess with root health without you realizing it. Room temp water is the safer bet for sure. I always let mine sit out for a day before watering just to be safe.
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