India, Nov. 22 -- Keeping houseplants alive seems easy until you actually try doing it. Some plants dry out overnight, others stay soggy for a week, and some just sit there looking dead and dry for reasons nobody understands. But a few small, everyday tricks can make the whole thing feel less like guesswork.

To solve all these issues, here are the hacks real plant owners use - the kind that just make life with indoor plants a whole lot easier, as per Birds and Blooms.

If you tend to overwater or you have had soil gush out the bottom of pots, this hack is a lifesaver. Drop a few cubes on top of the soil and let them melt slowly so the plant drinks at its own pace. It prevents spills and any soggy mess.

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