History All plants need water, but plants may prefer one type of water over another. There are two main types of water, tap water and rainwater, and each type of water has its pros and cons. Different plants need different amounts of water. Along with that, some plants also need water more frequently. This writing is going to explain about how plants prefer one type of water over another.
There are many chemicals added to tap water. The uses of these chemicals is to disintegrate any dirt in the water and to kill germs in the water. Because of these germs, there are some chemicals in tap water. Some of these chemicals are toxic metal salts, hormones, fertilizer, and pesticides. Sometimes the pipes that the water travels through contains microbes, …show more content…
This means that it is soft water. Rainwater contains nitrates, a form of nitrogen, which is one of the main macro-nutrients. Rainwater is also naturally acidic, which means that it has a physical substance, PH, less than seven. Stored rainwater will most likely contains organic materials, if it is stored it in a rain barrel. This organic matter can be bird feces, dead leaves, or pollen. Most of this matter is actually good for the plant (Savon). Tap water contains fluoride, a chemical used to whiten teeth, provide cavity protection, and provide flavor to mouthwash, toothpaste, and tap water. Fluoride harms plants by tightening the xylem tubes. Around 10% of the world's water contains chloride (Freshly Squeezed …show more content…
Without plants the world would be very different. Before going through photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide, and when they are done with photosynthesis, they release oxygen. Some plants are used in salads or in foods. Some plants have a lots of vines with them while others produce food underneath the ground. When trees are chopped down, they can be made into wood for fireplaces, or trees can be made into paper. Paper is used in most people’s lives. Most people use plants for decoration. Plants are used in many aspects of people’s lives, from aiding in clean air, to providing food for humans, animals, and other plants, to helping to create medicine. (Dixon)
There are many chemicals added to tap water. The uses of these chemicals is to disintegrate any dirt in the water and to kill germs in the water. Because of these germs, there are some chemicals in tap water. Some of these chemicals are toxic metal salts, hormones, fertilizer, and pesticides. Sometimes the pipes that the water travels through contains microbes, …show more content…
This means that it is soft water. Rainwater contains nitrates, a form of nitrogen, which is one of the main macro-nutrients. Rainwater is also naturally acidic, which means that it has a physical substance, PH, less than seven. Stored rainwater will most likely contains organic materials, if it is stored it in a rain barrel. This organic matter can be bird feces, dead leaves, or pollen. Most of this matter is actually good for the plant (Savon). Tap water contains fluoride, a chemical used to whiten teeth, provide cavity protection, and provide flavor to mouthwash, toothpaste, and tap water. Fluoride harms plants by tightening the xylem tubes. Around 10% of the world's water contains chloride (Freshly Squeezed …show more content…
Without plants the world would be very different. Before going through photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide, and when they are done with photosynthesis, they release oxygen. Some plants are used in salads or in foods. Some plants have a lots of vines with them while others produce food underneath the ground. When trees are chopped down, they can be made into wood for fireplaces, or trees can be made into paper. Paper is used in most people’s lives. Most people use plants for decoration. Plants are used in many aspects of people’s lives, from aiding in clean air, to providing food for humans, animals, and other plants, to helping to create medicine. (Dixon)