Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 10:36:14 -0800 (PST) From: Chris Teichreb <cjteichr@sfu.ca> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg222$foo@default> Subject: Re: Nepenthes and Hard Water
Hi John,
I used very hard water (from the prairies) on N.alata for about a
year with no ill effects. Of course, N.alata is pretty robust so I'd be
careful about what plant you decide to use it on. Related to this, I've
watered many cp with hard water, especially in summer when water demands
are high, with no apparent ill effects after several years. In the fall,
I just made sure to flush out the pots thoroughly with distilled water.
Sarrs, Drosera, Pings, all were fine.
Chris
On Mon, 25 Jan 1999, John H. Phillips III wrote:
> I've heard that Nepenthes are not as choosy about the softness of
> their water, but has anyone on the list actually tried using hard
> water for an extended length of time, or know anyone who has? And how
> did the Nepenthes fair? Thanx in advance,
>
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Chris Teichreb
Department of Biological Sciences
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, B.C.
cjteichr@sfu.ca
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