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They sell CO2 systems that add CO2 to the water for aquariums. Would using this water on my household plants have a positive impact on their growth?

2007-11-05 15:44:31 · 3 answers · asked by ejonsie23 1 in Science & Mathematics Botany

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I don't think it would help your houseplants because:
Plants take their carbon dioxide from the air through little pores called stomata. These pores are on their leaves.

Submerged aquatic plants have to get their CO2 from the water. Generally, there would be enough carbon dioxide in the water if there are fish or other creatures in the water. It's a different situation than the one your houseplants are living in.

2007-11-05 15:52:28 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0 0

sure... it is going to impression your water chemistry.... different than for having much less oxygen the water would tend to lean on the acidic area.... your opt for for co2 and lighting fixtures will rely on the flowers you have.... some require low gentle and co2 on an identical time as others tend to be greater stressful.... if u have money to spend you will get co2 and lighting fixtures purely in case you opt to confirm.... yet once you place too lots gentle and co2 you will additionally develop algae which may be a difficulty.... or you may continuously get shrimps, nerites or otos to do algae sparkling ups.... try learning on the flowers which you have so which you will comprehend what they opt for and how lots....

2016-11-10 10:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

To add to the last contributor, as far as chemistry, when you add CO2 to H20, you form carbonic acid. In the puddles outside, carbonic acid is formed. Is it a very strong acid? No. Can it change the pH of the soil? Yes. Changing the pH of your plants soil can be very bad depending on the resilience of your plants.

2007-11-06 03:39:39 · answer #3 · answered by einsteinium2007 2 · 0 0

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