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title: "Is it bad to water your plants with ice cubes??"
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# Is it bad to water your plants with ice cubes??

_Treehugger님이 2025-05-13에 게시함_

Is it bad to water your plants with ice cubes??

## 9개의 댓글

### Sunny님이 2025-05-13에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I wouldn’t want to shock my plants with that temperature drop. I don’t see the benefits. I keep my plants from cold drafts, heaters and air conditioner vents to avoid shock.

### Treehugger님이 2025-05-13에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Okay so you would just water it like normal? And do you use purified or filtered water with your plants?

### Aria님이 2025-05-13에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Personally, I stay away from using ice cubes entirely—especially concerning orchids. It’s not enough water and could cause temperature shock.

Depending on the plant and potting medium, I prefer to completely soak/drown the soil with water from the top OR bottom water. I’ve used filtered AND tap water for my plants without noticeable issue so far (tap water quality varies based on location).

### Treehugger님이 2025-05-13에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Thanks!

### Amy님이 2025-05-14에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Some plants are more sensitive than others to minerals in tap water, so check your plants needs and the tap water you receive to see if it’s ok. You can get a water quality report for your local tap water online or buy inexpensive water testing kits, like for fish aquariums.

#### Treehugger님이 2025-05-14에 답변했습니다.

Awesome!

### Mama\_KK94님이 2025-05-14에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I would stray away from using anything other than room temp water to avoid shocking them.  
I have a water purifying filter I use on my sink to fill up my gallons and let sit for at least 6-12 hours in the room with my plants

### KJM님이 2025-05-14에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Some people swear by the ice cube method and others say never ever use ice cubes. I tend to lean toward the never use ice cubes because they're so cold. They definitely prefer rainwater or at least filtered water.

### Yolanda님이 2025-05-14에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Yes! It will shock the plant

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