Dehumidifire water good for camilias,begonias,clivias,peace lily etc etc?

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  1. learningardener

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    Im using dehumidifire water for my potted plants like camelias,clivias begonias, peace lily etc etc..is this ok to use always this water or not good?
     
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    I'm thinking its similar to distilled water, so can't see a problem.
    What is your tap like regarding alkalinity.
     
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    but its bad to always use it?? or better mix it with tap water?
     
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      Humidifier water is essentially condensation, so yes effectively distilled.
      It would be good to use for your potted plants as it contains no dissolved salts. If your tap water is "hard" and your kettle "furs up" this is because of dissolved salts like calcium and magnesium carbonate you want to avoid using "hard" water on ericaceous plants in particular.
      I do not know what the mains water is in Malta and unless you know it is "soft" water I would not mix with the water from the dehumidifier.
      No it is not bad to use it always.
       
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      thanks alot..so i continue to use it..
       
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