rainwater w/ fish and aquatic plants contribution to waterorch...
I like to use rainwater to water my orchids but it's clear. With
yours you might have an algae problem or a really good source of nutrients, after all we all know tap water contains chlorine which can be harmful to plants. That's why they say to leave a gallon jar setting out to get rid of it before you water your plants. Burr |
I didn't know algae can be a problem for orchids. Looks like I need to
research more on that one. wrote: I like to use rainwater to water my orchids but it's clear. With yours you might have an algae problem or a really good source of nutrients, after all we all know tap water contains chlorine which can be harmful to plants. That's why they say to leave a gallon jar setting out to get rid of it before you water your plants. Burr |
Oh I didn't know that. I used to use rain water in the summer, now I
use tap. I'm wondering, just how badly can straight tap water be? I let it "sit", but only so that it warms up to room temperature. It's in a sealed bottle though, so does that really let any of the chlorine escape? How is the plant damaged and what signs/symptoms would you look for/detect? Cheers, Xi wrote: I like to use rainwater to water my orchids but it's clear. With yours you might have an algae problem or a really good source of nutrients, after all we all know tap water contains chlorine which can be harmful to plants. That's why they say to leave a gallon jar setting out to get rid of it before you water your plants. Burr |
Algae is not a problem for orchids. suspended bits of it might be a problem
for the nozzles of your watering spray head, but that's all. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! "wu" wrote in message ... I didn't know algae can be a problem for orchids. Looks like I need to research more on that one. wrote: I like to use rainwater to water my orchids but it's clear. With yours you might have an algae problem or a really good source of nutrients, after all we all know tap water contains chlorine which can be harmful to plants. That's why they say to leave a gallon jar setting out to get rid of it before you water your plants. Burr |
Sorry for the panic! With chlorine some other posters cleared that
up - I knew it was bad for some plants and as for algae no it's not bad, just maybe unsightly. It might grow on coconut husks and clay pots.......Burr |
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