Discover the TRUTH About Chlorine and Houseplants

Aloha! Join me as I debunk the myths surrounding the effects of chlorine in tap water on your houseplants. ⭐️WAYS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL (and get something back❤️)⭐️ 👉Shop for Plants and Plant Services on My Website: https://www.alohaplantlife.com 👉Shop My Fave Products: *Soltech Solutions Grow Lights: Use code: ALOHA for 15% off: https://glnk.io/jljwy/15off4 *Beaverlabs Microscope: https://beaverlabtech.com/?ref=mJOgGdd4jePQs9 *Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alohaplantlife 👉Become a Channel Member and Get Special Perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC74YY9OoviVaB3brXC7NaXw/join ⭐️ Get a $5 credit when you download the Palmstreet app: https://www.palmstreet.app/br/zWOKYa0A *MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND: https://share.epidemicsound.com/1vow7o TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 The myth about chlorine and houseplants 0:22 Chlorine is an essential houseplant micronutrient 0:46 Chlorine's role in houseplants 1:05 How the myth that chlorine is bad for houseplants got started 1:20 Does chlorine kill beneficial microbes in houseplant soil 2:09 Forms and types of chlorine 2:35 How much chlorine and chloramine are in tap water 2:58 How much chlorine is bad for your houseplants 3:46 Is fluoride bad for houseplants 4:17 Chlorine imbalance in houseplants 5:11 A horticulturist weighs in on chlorine in houseplants 5:41 Take a lesson from your grandparents and parents 6:16 How long have chlorine and chloramine been used in tap water 6:28 Not all water is created equal 6:54 The bigger issue with watering your houseplants 7:12 The effects of fertilizer in combination with tap water on houseplants 8:00 Why houseplants might react differently to different types of water 8:31 Proving the myth about chlorine and houseplants Links to research used for this video: Types of chlorine: - https://www.alcanada.com/pdf/Tech_Bulletins/Soil/Nutrition/547-Chlorine_vs_Chloride.pdf University of Mass Center for Agriculture: - https://ag.umass.edu/greenhouse-floriculture/greenhouse-best-management-practices-bmp-manual/water-quality-for-crop-production Justin Hancock quotes: - https://www.realsimple.com/is-tap-water-bad-for-houseplants-8665642 Chlorine as an essential plant nutrient (its role in plants): - https://academic.oup.com/jxb/article/68/3/359/2768889 - https://ecology.dp.ua/index.php/ECO/article/view/1323/1243 - https://www.alcanada.com/pdf/Tech_Bulletins/Soil/Nutrition/547-Chlorine_vs_Chloride.pdf Chlorine effects on microbes in soil: - https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/lawns/1548-impact-watering-lawns-gardens-chlorinated-water/ Other chlorine experiments: - https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/44/1/article-p164.xml Current fluoride recommendation levels in tap water: - https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/timeline-for-community-water-fluoridation/index.html#:~:text=The%20new%20guidance%20advises%20community,the%20recommended%200.7%20ppm%20level. Fluoride toxicity in plants: - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Harsh-Dhankhar/publication/382113829_FLUORIDE_TOXICITY_AND_IMPACT_ON_SPIDER_PLANT_LEAVES/links/668e24cdb15ba559074d9847/Fluoride-toxicity-and-impact-on-Spider-Plant-leaves.pdf?__cf_chl_tk=HNenrNZUNekmz3PbKDKb9QMAXFE1eZxt0Le55Da_2mk-1739568803-1.0.1.1-LzHN3eBJQAvfe2ErSlQCqbyaSbX6DIXLU252o3wwEaA Check if your water has fluoride: - https://nccd.cdc.gov/doh_mwf/default/default.aspx Mineral and salt buildup in soil: - https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/GARDEN/ENVIRON/salttoxicity.html _ "Aloha Plant Life" is a channel produced by me, Drea Williams, featuring all things plants. The purpose of this channel is to educate, entertain, and discuss anything and everything related to plants. I believe everyone is capable of having a "green thumb", so let me help you find yours while having some fun along the way. Business Inquiries: alohaplantlife@gmail.com Send Mail To: Drea Williams 7801 Alma Dr Suite 105 PMB 1015 Plano, TX 75025 Don't miss out on all the latest and greatest happenings! ---------------------------------------------- ❤️ SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW 👇 ---------------------------------------------- ▶️ Subscribe to my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlohaPlantLife ▶️ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alohaplantlife ▶️ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alohaplantlife DISCLAIMER: *Starred links are affiliate links. This means that I might get a small commission if you purchase through that link at no extra cost to you. I totally understand if you don't wish to shop through those links, but know that these are products I love and use regularly! All opinions and views in this video are my own. This video is not sponsored. Membership loyalty badge images and emojis by Freepik #wateringplants #plantyscience #alohaplantlife #plants #houseplants #plantcommunity #plantlover #houseplantcommunity #plantythings #plantwatering #plantlife #plantcare #houseplantcare #houseplantcaretips