Rainwater and Steam Distilled Water

[HiOrcDen]

So during this last winter, there was a very unprecedented, for many years, period of frequent and torrential rains, maybe about 3 weeks (memory can be like a sieve lol)

So with all this constant rain, for such a long time, I was maybe surprised to see that there were no ill effects to any of my orchids, which are outside of course. I have some in sphagnum, some in bark, and some in both.

So then I have to wonder, do the qualities of pure rainwater make it so that the Orchids cannot receive too much of it?

I should also add that, not only were there no ill effects, but growth was spurred somewhat, even without much sunlight.

So, is not steam distilled (specifically distilled with a steam distiller) water exactly the same as rainwater, just as pure?? And therefore, is it possible that one cannot really overwater with steam distilled water. So then is it possible that you can just water a good amount, every day, with steam distilled water, and not only not worrying about overwatering, but actually get enhanced growth?

Ray has told me that steam distillation is energy intensive, as far as your electric bill. However I only use about a gallon per day at most. And likely in the near future I will at most double my collection.

So any insight would be greatly appreciated!