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title: "Just got this orchard I need some care tips. And should I really be…"
description: "Just got this orchard I need some care tips. And should I really be watering it with ice cubes?"
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author: "Hailey"
published: "2024-04-21T18:26:13.124047Z"
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# Just got this orchard I need some care tips. And should I really be…

_Posted by Hailey on 2024-04-21_

Just got this orchard I need some care tips. And should I really be watering it with ice cubes?

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## 6 comments

### Mr Plant Guy commented on 2024-04-21

NO ICE!!!!! Water when roots are silver. North facing window and when you water run it under the tap (warm water) until it is all wet and let it fully drain before putting it back into the cover pot. When flowers die don’t cut the stem and care for it as normal- they will grow back :)

#### MummaDeb replied on 2024-04-21

Good advice. I was just going to scream NO ICE also.

#### snazzy man replied on 2024-04-21

AH BUT NO TAP!!!!  
Leave your water out for a few days  
BUT DEF NO ICE

#### SadeB replied on 2024-04-23

I recently got one last week so thanks a lot for the advice.

### TheCrazyPlantLaidy commented on 2024-04-22

Never ice 🧊 cubes they are two cold and will shock the plant. U would not give ur kid or your dog ice cubes and tell them to use them as there only source of water so don’t do it to your plants! No tap either leve water out with cap off for over 24 - 48 hours to let any bad things evaporate

### SadeB commented on 2024-04-23

So I recently saw someone talk about water conditioner for fish tank water to make tap water safe. Maybe you can try that if you’re using tap water. Or probably make your own distilled water. I took the lazier route with the water conditioner though lol.

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