Instead of letting the pot sit in water and waiting for the excess water to drain out, water your orchids with ice cubes. Place three ice cubes on top of the orchid media, which is usually bark ...

Although orchids are ubiquitous and have graced ... in water and ensuring optimal moisture absorption. Placing three ice cubes in the pot once a week yields the desired effects.

"Continue to water your orchid with three ice cubes once a week." They continue to guide based on the size of the plant: "If you have a petite orchid, use two cubes, and for a mini orchid use one." ...

Similarly, I’ve seen others recommend putting one ice cube into the pot two or three times per week instead. For reference, my orchid was not in direct sunlight, nor in a very warm area.

Cut the spike two or three nodes below the lowest flower ... Forget what you’ve heard about using an ice cube to water an orchid. Sure, it’s cute marketing, but it’s an imprecise way ...