What kind of water to use for watering flowers
In the process of flower care, the choice of water quality directly affects the health of the plant roots and their growth status. Professional horticulturists have found that more than 78% of yellowing leaf issues in plants are related to improper watering. Mastering scientific water treatment methods can significantly improve the disease resistance and flowering quality of flowers.
Standards for selecting water quality for watering flowers
The magic use of natural water sources
1. Rainwater is an ideal water source for watering flowers, with a pH value maintained between 6.0-6.5, which is particularly suitable for acid-loving plants like rhododendrons and gardenias. It is recommended to use a collecting device with a filter screen to avoid collecting initially polluted rainwater, and storing it in a ceramic pot can maintain water activity.
2. Snow water is rich in nitrides, and after melting, let it sit for 24 hours to allow the water temperature to rise. Adding 0.5 grams of humic acid per liter of snow water can enhance the fertilizer effect, which is especially suitable for spring irrigation of succulents and orchids.
Tap water treatment process
3. Chlorine removal from tap water can be done using a three-stage treatment method: ① Sunlight exposure for 24 hours ② Add vitamin C tablets (1 tablet per 10 liters of water) ③ Use an activated carbon filter. The EC value of tap water after treatment should be controlled between 0.3-0.5 mS/cm to avoid salt accumulation.
Advanced care considerations
Water temperature control should follow the 'three-degree rule': keeping the temperature difference between water and soil temperature ≤3℃ in spring and autumn, ≤5℃ in summer, and ≤2℃ in winter. Using a smart constant temperature kettle can accurately control this, which is especially important for temperature-sensitive plants like butterfly orchids. Combined with the water permeability of the substrate, sandy soil should be watered 2-3 times a week, and peat soil every 5-7 days.
Regularly test the TDS value (Total Dissolved Solids) of the water quality, with the ideal range maintained at 50-150 ppm. Using a magnetic water treatment device can make the water molecule clusters smaller, enhancing the plant's absorption of trace elements by over 40%.