Good day all,
Below are some values from a recent analysis of well water that I would like to use for my orchids. Some minerals and metals are shown to be at 'very high' levels, and I was wondering if there might be any insight on how that might affect my plants.
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Well Water Analysis Results
Values in parts per million (ppm).
(L)=Low, (N)=Normal, (M)=Moderate, (H)=High, (VH)=Very high
Nitrate Nitrogen: 0.7 (L)
Phosphorus: 0.26 (N)
Potassium: 1.73 (L)
Calcium: 98.5 (VH)
Magnesium: 44.74 (VH)
Sodium: 34.06 (L)
Chloride: 10 (L)
Sulfate: 0.42 (L)
Boron: 0.11 (L)
Zinc: 0.05 (L)
Manganese: 0.04 (L)
Iron: 1.04 (VH)
Copper: 0.01 (L)
Carbonate: 0 (L)
Bicarbonate 579.5 (H)
pH: 7.4 (N)
Conductivity: 0.83 mmhos/cm (M)
Total dissolved solids: 528 (M)
Sodium absorption ratio (SAR): 0.71 (L)
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My slipper orchids are:
Paphs rothschildianum, villosum, gratrixianum, Magic Lantern, Prime Child, Odette's Vision, Annabellchen; Phrag Grande
Thank you for your advice!
Below are some values from a recent analysis of well water that I would like to use for my orchids. Some minerals and metals are shown to be at 'very high' levels, and I was wondering if there might be any insight on how that might affect my plants.
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Well Water Analysis Results
Values in parts per million (ppm).
(L)=Low, (N)=Normal, (M)=Moderate, (H)=High, (VH)=Very high
Nitrate Nitrogen: 0.7 (L)
Phosphorus: 0.26 (N)
Potassium: 1.73 (L)
Calcium: 98.5 (VH)
Magnesium: 44.74 (VH)
Sodium: 34.06 (L)
Chloride: 10 (L)
Sulfate: 0.42 (L)
Boron: 0.11 (L)
Zinc: 0.05 (L)
Manganese: 0.04 (L)
Iron: 1.04 (VH)
Copper: 0.01 (L)
Carbonate: 0 (L)
Bicarbonate 579.5 (H)
pH: 7.4 (N)
Conductivity: 0.83 mmhos/cm (M)
Total dissolved solids: 528 (M)
Sodium absorption ratio (SAR): 0.71 (L)
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My slipper orchids are:
Paphs rothschildianum, villosum, gratrixianum, Magic Lantern, Prime Child, Odette's Vision, Annabellchen; Phrag Grande
Thank you for your advice!