Newcflgrower
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My plants r 12 days old above the soil and they are turning a pale yellow I believe it may be chlorine poisoning will my plants live and how can I get rid of it
Pale yellow leaves
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Bueller
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Why do you think chlorine poisoning of all things? Shit soil or ph off alot more likely.
Also this thread sparked interest as I am dealing with heavy levels of chlorine/chloramine with my water, being not far from water treatment plant..some decent pasta follows..
Chlorine as a Nutrient
Chlorine was first noted as an essential plant nutrient in the 1950s, when experiments conducted by T.C. Broyer and other researchers demonstrated wilt and discoloration in plants deprived of chlorine. Chlorine's role as a micronutrient has since become better understood, and chlorine is now known to be an important element in the process of photosynthesis, as well as the processes of plant hydration and cation transport.
The Process of Chlorine Absorption
Chlorine (Cl) is absorbed by trees in its ionic form (CL-), usually present in trace amounts as a solution in most soils. Plants absorb chlorine in three ways: diffusion, root interception and mass flow. Diffusion is the movement of ions in the water surrounding particles of soil over very short distances, from high concentration to low. Root interception refers to root growth at the cellular level contacting soil particles and absorbing ions. Mass flow is the movement of soil ions on a large scale, driven by irrigation, evaporation or rainfall moving dissolved ions in the soil.
Chlorine Overdoses
Chlorine occurs naturally in soil and has no adverse effects on plants at its normal levels. The irrigation of trees with municipally treated water, however, can sometimes be problematic. Saturating soil with chlorinated water can sometimes raise the concentration of chlorine to levels unsafe for plants, resulting in chloride toxicity. Trees suffering from excess chlorine exhibit scorched, yellow-mottled leaves, with reduced growth. Abscission increases with chloride toxicity, and foliage takes on a thickened, unhealthy appearance.
Dealing With Excess Chlorine
If trees are being irrigated with chlorinated water, excess amounts can be removed relatively easily. Leave water being used for irrigation out overnight, to allow chlorine to diffuse naturally, or boil it for quicker removal. Boil water until no detectable chlorine odor is noted and let it cool sufficiently before using it for irrigation. If this is not practical for tree watering, excess chlorine can also be avoided by using rainwater or distilled water, or by employing a filtration system.
Also this thread sparked interest as I am dealing with heavy levels of chlorine/chloramine with my water, being not far from water treatment plant..some decent pasta follows..
Chlorine as a Nutrient
Chlorine was first noted as an essential plant nutrient in the 1950s, when experiments conducted by T.C. Broyer and other researchers demonstrated wilt and discoloration in plants deprived of chlorine. Chlorine's role as a micronutrient has since become better understood, and chlorine is now known to be an important element in the process of photosynthesis, as well as the processes of plant hydration and cation transport.
The Process of Chlorine Absorption
Chlorine (Cl) is absorbed by trees in its ionic form (CL-), usually present in trace amounts as a solution in most soils. Plants absorb chlorine in three ways: diffusion, root interception and mass flow. Diffusion is the movement of ions in the water surrounding particles of soil over very short distances, from high concentration to low. Root interception refers to root growth at the cellular level contacting soil particles and absorbing ions. Mass flow is the movement of soil ions on a large scale, driven by irrigation, evaporation or rainfall moving dissolved ions in the soil.
Chlorine Overdoses
Chlorine occurs naturally in soil and has no adverse effects on plants at its normal levels. The irrigation of trees with municipally treated water, however, can sometimes be problematic. Saturating soil with chlorinated water can sometimes raise the concentration of chlorine to levels unsafe for plants, resulting in chloride toxicity. Trees suffering from excess chlorine exhibit scorched, yellow-mottled leaves, with reduced growth. Abscission increases with chloride toxicity, and foliage takes on a thickened, unhealthy appearance.
Dealing With Excess Chlorine
If trees are being irrigated with chlorinated water, excess amounts can be removed relatively easily. Leave water being used for irrigation out overnight, to allow chlorine to diffuse naturally, or boil it for quicker removal. Boil water until no detectable chlorine odor is noted and let it cool sufficiently before using it for irrigation. If this is not practical for tree watering, excess chlorine can also be avoided by using rainwater or distilled water, or by employing a filtration system.
MrGhettoGrower
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I'm thinking wrong dirt some type or variety of a
prenutrientized potting soil such as Miracle Gro
really would post a pic with more info~
prenutrientized potting soil such as Miracle Gro
really would post a pic with more info~