spreading disease

[Orchid Whisperer]

Originally Posted by geraldw3210

Thanks for the reply OWhisperer
when soaking i use same pots but clean with alcohol and rinse in fresh water between plants and i dont reuse the water on another plant i am aware of spreading things that way.

i will now mix a bit of tap water in the watering routine thanks again oh im in bucks county so i guess water is pretty good here??? il try it and see what happens.

I agree with the previous post by wintergirl, watering at the sink may be a better option. This is especially true if your Bucks Co. water is good. I looked for the Bucks Co. water reports online, BCWSA | Proven Accountable, but they don't list sodium or dissolved solids. You may be able to call them and ask, they test for more things than they list in the water reports. If the numbers are low enough, you may not need to mix with rain water.

Originally Posted by geraldw3210

ill get some Epson salts and P of P i have both pharmacy and home depot right across the street and try that also.

i really appreciate the help all the folks here are so nice and helpful.

Sounds good. The calcium and magnesium are not quick fixes, but should help in the long term. In the meantime, if you see soft watery spots (Erwinia), cut them out using a sharp knife or scissors, blades sterilized by flame, or blade sterilized chemically (ONE of the following only; Physan per manufacturer recommendations, OR bleach, OR trisodium phosphate, =TSP).

Good luck!