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A lot of beginners struggle with under/overwatering, and to add to the confusion, in both cases the plant with wilt. Plants should be watered until there is some drainage from the pot to remove old salts (nutrients) and stagnant air from the soil and ensure the plant is sufficiently watered. Consider using a plant pot saucer or
It's a good idea to check your tap water with a digital pH meter as it will vary depending on your geographical location. If water is too alkaline (pH too high) a few drops of lemon juice or vinegar can be added. To increase pH you can add dolomite lime.
== Dissolved solids / Nutrients ==
Water naturally comes into contact with minerals and metals which leads to some dissolved content. This is typically what affects the pH of the water and is referred to as "soft" or "hard" water. The mineral content of water can affect the growth of the cultivar both positively and negatively, depending on what is present.
=== Reverse Osmosis water ===
Some growers don't have access to pure water and use water filtered by reverse osmosis (RO). This technique of filtering removes almost all contaminants and other particles larger than 0.001 microns. In other words, this removes almost all nutrients from the water. RO water can be purchased or created using specialist hardware.
==Wet-Dry Cycle ==
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