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kettle water for orchids

bubbles0169
bubbles0169 Posts: 6,230 Forumite
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if I have some left over cold water in the kettle canI use it for watering my orchid or will there be no nutrients left in for it
TIA
I am not bossy I just have better ideas:p

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  • wellused
    wellused Posts: 1,678 Forumite
    I always use cool kettle water for orchids add orchid feed for nutrients.
  • DaftyDuck
    DaftyDuck Posts: 4,609 Forumite
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    Not an orchid fan myself, but it helps keep the lime at bay - so boiled water is good (so long as it's now cooled!).

    Rainwater is better still, so long as you aren't too close to the sea.
  • bubbles0169
    bubbles0169 Posts: 6,230 Forumite
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    ok thank you :)
    I am not bossy I just have better ideas:p
  • Floss
    Floss Posts: 9,255 Forumite
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    Mine seem to flourish on tap water and have done for years...
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