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Watering a plant with any type of salt water will cause the plant to wilt.
Because of the salt outside the plant cells, water leaves the cells in a process called osmosis. With less water in the cells, the cells shrivel up. If they shrivel up, the plant loses it's ability to hold itself up.
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∙ 11y agoClean out all your skimmer baskets and remove any debris from the pool. Then shock it. Back wash the filter for at least 5 minutes and then rinse for 1 minute. Depending on pool size you should see the green dissipate to clear cloudy water. Use clarifier to remove the cloudiness from the water.
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∙ 16y agoalgae will make water in a saltwater pool green If boosting the chlorine doesn't clear it up pool shops will have algaesides and floculants to the water clear again.
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∙ 9y agoAlgae buildup will cause a salt water pool to turn green. A clogged filter will allow the algae to buildup in the pool.
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∙ 15y agomeans there is algae in your pool
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∙ 12y agoShock it
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Does a bean seed grow faster in salt water sugar water or tap water?
No, addition of table salt (NaCl) to water used for watering plants will normally kill the plant.
Is sea water good for watering plants?
AnswerSea Water is salty and might not be useful for watering house plants because salt will ruin the plant by osmosis due to water potential differences. So, better to use sweet water. Plants that grow in salt water are different. So, salt water plants and sweet water plants are different.
Will salt have the most effect on plant growth?
The effect that salt has on plants is that it doesn't stimulate the growth cycle. Controlled (pure water) on the other hand makes plants grow faster than watering it with salt water.
When you water a plant with salt water what does it have on the plant?
Watering a plant with salt water can have harmful effects on the plant. The high salt content in the water can disrupt the plant's ability to take up essential nutrients and water through its roots. This can lead to dehydration, nutrient deficiencies, and eventually plant death.
How do you convert a fresh water pool to a salt water pool?
Add salt
Can you use salt and chlorine in your pool?
Yes as a mater of fact that is what salt water pool normally is. With a salt water pool there is a electronic salt water chlorinator installed that uses the salt in the water to create chlorine. However if you don't have a salt water chlorinator and prefer the feeling of a salt water pool then there is no reason not to add salt to the pool as well as keeping up the chlorine yourself.
Does a plant grow taller if watered with milk or salt water?
No, watering a plant with milk or salt water is not recommended as it can actually harm the plant. Milk contains fats and proteins that can promote the growth of bacteria and fungi, leading to plant decay. Salt water, on the other hand, can dehydrate the plant and hinder its ability to absorb water properly, ultimately stunting its growth. It is best to use plain water to water plants.
How do you kill a plant?
Salt kills grass & weeds. Probably kill a plant too. You can stop watering a plant and it will die.
Do you ad salt to a salt water pool?
No. salt water is salt water. it already has salt in it
Can you convert a painted pool into a salt water pool?
Simply put any pool can be a salt water pool, even an above ground pool.
Can you make your own saltwater by just adding salt into your pool and if so how much salt and what type of salt should you use?
No you will not have a salt water pool. yes you will have salt water but the actual electronic plates found in a genrator converts the salt in the water to chlorine to sanitize the pool water. A: You have to have the mechanical device to produce the chlorine in a salt pool. THE SALT A MEANS TO PRODUCE CHLORINE FOR YOUR POOL!
Does a salt water pool or a chlorinated pool attract more mosquitoes?
stagnet or still water attracts mosquitos weather salt brackish or chlorine Not your pool. A salt water pool IS a chlorinated pool if the system is working properly.
