| mary
water softners using sodium salt can build up the salt which is toxic for the plants (any plant not just orchids)
Your water faucets outside most probably bypass the softner and you can use it safely. My well is 1800 ppm of dissolved minerals but the orchids thrive. I occasionally use the sodium softened water when I am lazy for an indoor plant and 'occasional' use is not terrible.
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jerry  |