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I finally got tired of hauling gallon jugs from the store all the time and bought a RO unit. Following the initial flush of the system, my TDS has leveled out at 32ppm. Is this low enough to be used on my sundews?
Yes, that should be fine. We recommend that the TDS be lower than 50, so you're in the safe zone. Just monitor your water periodically to make sure the RO unit is working fine. If you see the TDS creep up to 50, you may need to change the filter or make some sort of adjustment to the unit. Also keep in mind that the closer you are to 50 ppm, the more likely you'll need to repot your plants with fresh media on a yearly basis.
Good growing!
Jacob Farin
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Sarracenia Northwest
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If your plant is showing poor growth, discoloration, abnormal leaves or possible infestation, the growers at Sarracenia Northwest can help! Carnivorous plant experts Jeff Dallas and Jacob Farin will help you diagnose the problem and get your plants on the right track. Their no nonsense approach has helped thousands of growers all over the world. They can help you too!
Experience
With over 40 years of combined experience, Jeff and Jacob has definitely taken a straight forward approach to growing carnivorous plants. They have encountered many types of diseases, abnormal growth and infestations related to carnivorous plants, and they know what it takes to get plants looking beautiful and healthy again.
Education/Credentials
Authors of Secrets to Growing Beautiful Carnivorous Plants for Your Home and Garden and producers of the Grow Carnivorous Plants! DVD Series. They also produce a monthly video podcast to illustrate how plants cycle through the seasons.
No terrariums. No myths. No nonsense.
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