Is hard water bad for your plants?
Hard water contains calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate. At home, it causes dirt and deposits on your sinks and faucets. But in the right amount, minerals from hard water may be good for your plants. Be aware of signs of stunting, as very high levels of calcium and magnesium can damage a more diverse garden.
Whenever you grow acid-loving plants such as azaleas, caladium, and begonia, you should check the pH of your water. High alkalinity is common in hard water and can affect plant growth. In this case, reverse osmosis and water softening can provide more controllable irrigation.
How does soft water affect plants?
If soft water often contains large amounts of sodium, it can be bad to water plants with soft water on a regular basis for indoor plants. Sodium is the main component of salt, and if it is high in salt, it is very harmful to plants and soil, so even soft water may be bad if used for a long period of time.
When there is a large amount of sodium in the water, the plants get out of balance. In essence, this excess amount of sodium leads the plant to believe that it has ingested more water than it really is. Needless to say, as a result, your plant will not get the amount of water you need and will eventually die of dehydration. With excess soft water, the soil is also at risk as salt builds up over time and the quality of the soil gradually deteriorates.
In addition, excess salt creates a hostile planting environment for future plants, as the soil interferes with regular water intake.
There are some plants with high alkalinity, it is suggested to use softeners for such kind of plants.
Reverse osmosis and water softening together!
Reverse osmosis filters significantly reduce pollution. And it is a very popular option for gardeners with a variety of plants. The biggest advantage is that it produces clean, even water. This makes it easy to manage the nutrients and fertilizers you add. Gardeners with bacterial, iron and chlorine problems will appreciate the benefits of reverse osmosis water. It's like getting rainwater out of a faucet.
In addition, the pH of RO water can be easily changed. Plants that specifically require acid will benefit from the variety of reverse osmosis.
A unit of RO and water softeners together can give a high quality water for water plants. If there is excess salt, that will be removed and if the plant requires salts, it will be provided from a water softener.
Conclusion:
Yes, it is okay to use hard water for plants. However, gardens with diverse or fragile flora can be problematic, especially if hard water is the only source of water. Beware of damage caused by alkaline pH water or high mineral content.
It's okay to use soft water, but it doesn't help in the garden. Also, use soft water only occasionally in outdoor gardens where it rains naturally. Otherwise, use regular tap water for foliage plants.
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