Question About Mineral Content of Water

[SubRosa]

Hi! I was wondering, are there any CPs which are able to be kept long term watered using water containing approx 190ppm of tds?

 

[Exo]

Well, Mexican butterworts shouldn't really mind, but as far as I know, 190 is a bit too high for most others. Some Nepenthes can tolerate levels of 100ppm for periods of tome, but generally not long term.

 

[mato]

Your best bet would be Pinguicula and Drosophyllum, but I wouldn't be surprised if Cephalotus, Heliamphora, or Nepenthes could handle it.

Remember, there are a lot of "facts" about cultivation that aren't necessarily true. Not a lot of people actually go out and try it for themselves.

edit: Probably should have prefaced that with "as long as you occasionally flush with low tds water."

 

[Dan796]

I use RO/DI filtered water. Dilstilled, or rain water can also be used