What is the TRUTH about Adding Lime to Orchid Pots | Slipper Orchids Calcium Liming #ninjaorchids

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Why is it important to avoid using water with lime (calcium carbonate) for orchids? Struggling with calcium deficiency in your slipper orchids? You're not alone! Most commercial fertilizers don't contain calcium, and common "solutions" like tap water or liming substrates often do more harm than good. In this video, I break down why most calcium supplements fail and reveal what actually works for healthy orchids!
Key Takeaways:
Tap Water is NOT the Answer – The calcium in hard water is unavailable to plants and can calcify roots, blocking nutrient uptake!
Liming Substrates Doesn’t Work – Adding lime (CaCO₃) only adjusts pH, NOT calcium absorption!
Eggshells & Shell Lime Are Useless – They take YEARS to leach any form of calcium and don’t help orchids!
What ACTUALLY Works when it comes to getting calcium into Slipper Orchids?
Calcium Supplements (like calcium nitrate) – Fast-absorbing & prevents deficiencies.
Balanced Fertilizers with Calcium – Look for chelated calcium in specialized orchid feeds.
Proper pH Management – Keep media between 5.5 - 6.5 for optimal nutrient uptake. #orchidcare #fertilizer #beginners #tips #tricks #tipsandtricks #slippers #liming #lime #calcium #orquideas #orchideen #orchideenpflege
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