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LFS emergency#238153

By Anymal911 -  Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:55 pm
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- Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:55 pm #238153

I just had a little emergency and I need some LFS. However, the only stuff availabe right now is some that I have in an empty orchid pot. I watered this with tap water, though, so would it be safe for CPs if I soak it in distilled water?

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Re: LFS emergency#238161

By katya_dog1 -  Tue Jul 28, 2015 7:27 pm
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- Tue Jul 28, 2015 7:27 pm #238161

Really the only way to tell is with a TDS meter. They're cheap from Amazon or the like.

Soak the moss, drain, then soak again and test.

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Re: LFS emergency#238165

By Anymal911 -  Tue Jul 28, 2015 7:56 pm
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- Tue Jul 28, 2015 7:56 pm #238165

But I need to use it today...

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Re: LFS emergency#238167

By Intensity001 -  Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:06 pm
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- Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:06 pm #238167

Soak in distilled and hope for the best?

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Re: LFS emergency#238168

By katya_dog1 -  Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:18 pm
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- Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:18 pm #238168

I'd say that if it's that urgent, go to a nursery or a home improvement store and get some to be safe. But if this is just a typical VFT or something, then go ahead and soak, drain, and soak again before using. Remember that you will still want to flush the pot a few more times while the plant is growing.

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