Hi, I was advised by Sam to water with Epsom salts (1 teaspoon to 4 litres of water) every few weeks as some of the new plants I have obtained are showing some signs of very light yellowing (the older leaves only) and at the very tip of the older leaves a slight browning.
My water quality analysis in my locale is 360ppm total hardness (expressed as CaCO3, mg/litre) and the detailed calcium levels are 145 mg/litre. There is no mention of the magnesium levels although a note in the report states that the very hard water is due to the dissolved Ca and Mg. I was advised by Sam to mix 2 parts distilled/RO water with 1 part of my tap water for watering. Given that Epsom salt is MgSO4, would not it be just as good to just increase the ratio of tap water to my distilled/RO water? Any advice please? Thanks!
My water quality analysis in my locale is 360ppm total hardness (expressed as CaCO3, mg/litre) and the detailed calcium levels are 145 mg/litre. There is no mention of the magnesium levels although a note in the report states that the very hard water is due to the dissolved Ca and Mg. I was advised by Sam to mix 2 parts distilled/RO water with 1 part of my tap water for watering. Given that Epsom salt is MgSO4, would not it be just as good to just increase the ratio of tap water to my distilled/RO water? Any advice please? Thanks!