U can either use apple cider vinegar or white vinegarstefan m. wrote:"water is too alkaline. " yes it is. But the rainwater is also contaminated( we managed to surpass new delhi in PM 10 concentrations).
So, basically, ive got to acidify my water. Will alcoholic vinegar do the trick? Suppose ill have to mix it in the range of 5,6 to 6....
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There are more cacti in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
One of the few cactus lovers in Lebanon (zone 11a)
One of the few cactus lovers in Lebanon (zone 11a)
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You can also use Citric Acid crystals instead of vinegar to acidify water. See:-
http://forum.bcss.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=156444
I got my Citric Acid crystals off EBAY, though use rainwater now.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw ... d&_sacat=0
Also see:-
http://www.cactusnursery.co.uk/ph.htm
http://www.agrobest.com.au/news/How-Soi ... ents-7.htm
http://forum.bcss.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=156444
I got my Citric Acid crystals off EBAY, though use rainwater now.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw ... d&_sacat=0
Also see:-
http://www.cactusnursery.co.uk/ph.htm
http://www.agrobest.com.au/news/How-Soi ... ents-7.htm
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Citric acid crystals? There is a thing called "limontus " here. Its citric acid used in preservation of food.Its some kind of powder like baking soda or vanilla.
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Limontus is usually in small packages (for cooking) if bought on net you can probably get bigger thing for less money. Presumably, that is. Didn't check out.
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its cheap here(5 den a piece- thats 12 per euro)
- ElieEstephane
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You can collect AC water too. It should be neutral and free of calcium. That should cut back on the amount of acid you need
There are more cacti in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
One of the few cactus lovers in Lebanon (zone 11a)
One of the few cactus lovers in Lebanon (zone 11a)
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Cant access that.... hose broke too...