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by _hyn3 1830 days ago
> Also, I do find it odd to water plants with water treated with chlorine and fluoride.

I just researched sugar water for fresh cut flowers. The article actually suggested what seemed to be a substantial amount of chlorine bleach (I think a half-teaspoon per liter) to reduce bacteria and mold, so there are some positive aspects to strong oxidants. (.. and at least the plants will have strong teeth and bones.)

EDIT: found a similar article: https://homeguides.sfgate.com/sugar-bleach-really-make-flowe...