Water & Orchids | Why specify your water source for fertilizers | When does rain pose a problem?

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It's water!! What is the big deal? The best water for orchids is rain, or is it? I have used tap water for years and never had a problem! My well water is perfect for my orchids! Out in nature orchids get rained on! I soak my orchids when I water them! I have never used a pH or TDS meter! All these experiences, and more, are out there, so... in this video I will address some facts when it comes to the water quality, or the lack thereof, we use to water and fertilize our orchids. Why can one orchid grower use tap water and have no issues, while the other orchid grower's orchids suffer when they use tap water? Is rain really that good for orchids as many experts say? And why, in some cases, do we have to specify which water source we are using, when we buy specific fertilizers, be it MSU or RainMix?
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - What is the best water for orchids?
00:18 - What is the big deal about what water to use for orchids?
01:39 - Is my tap water ok for my orchids?
02:25 - What is pure water?
03:16 - Why does my orchid show deficiencies?
04:16 - What are the primary sources of pure water for orchids?
04:59 - Is rain bad for orchids?
08:12 - What is Reverse Osmosis Water?
08:45 - What are the pros and cons of using Tap Water for orchids?
10:45 - What are the pros and cons of using Well Water for orchids?
12:07 - What is hard water vs soft water?
12:57 - What is the difference between Reverse Osmosis Filter System and a water softener system
13:31 - Does a Water Softener System produce pure water?
14:19 - How many ppm is in soft water and hard water?
16:14 - How to test the pH of the media in my orchid pot?
17:02 - What is leachate?
17:27 - What is the safe pH range of organic media in an orchid pot?
18:03 - Why do I have to specify which water I use when I buy MSU fertilizer?
20:05 - The most commone methods of watering orchids
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My environment:
Mediterranean climate, hot summers / mild winters
45% - 85% humidity, with regular airflow
Summer temperature range: 20ºC-35ºC
Winter temperature range, exterior: 5ºC-20ºC
Winter temperature range, interior: 16ºC-23ºC
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Media: Siro Leca, Lava Rock 2cm-4cm, Besgrow Sphagnum Moss, Perlite,
Seramis, Akadama
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General PPM: 300 Summer, or in active growth
150 Winter, RO Water and KelpMax only
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