Can river water be used to water flowers directly? Is it nutritious to use river water to water flowers?

Water the flowers directly from the river

You cannot use river water directly to water flowers. You need to dry the river water for 1-2 days before using it, because river water contains more microorganisms, such as wild fish, toad eggs, rotten crabs, and some underwater insect eggs. These are invisible to our naked eyes. If you use river water directly to water flowers, it will affect the growth of flowers.

The pros and cons of watering flowers with river water

River water is the water closest to nature. It contains minerals needed by flowers in high concentrations. It is helpful for the growth of flowers and can provide them with nutrients.

At the same time, river water also helps the growth and development of flower roots, but because river water contains a large number of bacteria and microorganisms, it may cause an increase in the number of pathogens in the soil and lead to root diseases.

How to water flowers with river water

When the water temperature is around the normal 0 degrees, try to water in the morning and evening. According to the size of the flowers and the moisture of the soil, try to water the leaves of the flowers to avoid water accumulation at the roots.

Generally, river water is used for watering every 2-5 days. Spraying can also be used for watering. In winter, the watering frequency should be reduced appropriately to avoid frost damage.