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I just use water straight from the tap without any ill effects. Even though I live in a hard water area (S.E. England being very chalky) all my trees seem to do fine on it. They all get rained on too, unless under the shelter.

I suppose it really comes down to what species you have for bonsai, and what your local water supply is like chemically. I don't possess any eraceous soil loving trees like azalea etc, so have no need to worry. If you do have trees that require an acidic soil, and your local water supply is very chalky and high in chloride, then perhaps you should consider treating it or use a source other than straight from the tap.

On the whole though, if its safe enough to drink.... its safe enough for your trees.

All the best,

Aaron

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2-Jan-2006	#5
Aaron_K bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Mar-2004 Country: England USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 2-3 Posts: 1,477	I just use water straight from the tap without any ill effects. Even though I live in a hard water area (S.E. England being very chalky) all my trees seem to do fine on it. They all get rained on too, unless under the shelter. I suppose it really comes down to what species you have for bonsai, and what your local water supply is like chemically. I don't possess any eraceous soil loving trees like azalea etc, so have no need to worry. If you do have trees that require an acidic soil, and your local water supply is very chalky and high in chloride, then perhaps you should consider treating it or use a source other than straight from the tap. On the whole though, if its safe enough to drink.... its safe enough for your trees. All the best, Aaron __________________ Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Muriel Strode Vulpes pilum mutat, non mores! "A fox may change its skin but never its character"