Water quality problem?
My dad and I have been growing orchids for the same length of time, about 7 years. We both mostly grow Cattleyas and phals. I have had much more success with mine, and I am starting to wonder if the difference is the water. I water mine with city water, but my parents have well water. The water from their well goes through sandstone rather than limestone to get to the well, so it is naturally acidic. My parents have to treat it with calcium carbonate so it doesn't slowly corrode the copper pipes in their house. I am starting to wonder if the water is hastening the demise of their orchids. Any thoughts?
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