Is bong water good for plants or something else?

Cannabis and other dry herbs are commonly smoked in bongs, but what should you do with the water left over after a session?

Is it safe to water the plant? Will it harm the plant? Is it good to drink it? Contrary to what you might think, the answer to this question is more complicated.

In this article, we will take a closer look at what exactly bong water is and whether this unconventional water source should be given to plants or other living beings.

What is bong water?

A Bong is simply a smoking device that uses water to filter the smoke from burning dry herbs that you inhale. Essentially, the filtering helps remove tar and toxins from the smoke. In addition to filtering the toxins, bong water cools the smoke and makes it gentle on your throat.

Bong water acts as a filter medium and captures ash, toxins and other substances when inhaled.

Over time, this water will accumulate various substances, including tar, ash, and possibly bacterial or fungal spores if you don't change it often enough.

What is in the bong water?

Bong water can contain the following components: THC and CBD, tar, resin, ash, naphthalene, acrylonitrile, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, acrylamide and other toxins such as Campylobacter Jejuni.

What do plants need to survive?

The main requirements for a healthy plant are clean water with balanced pH, sunlight, suitable temperature, soil and nutrients like potassium, calcium, oxygen, carbon dioxide, phosphorus etc. to thrive.

Is bong water good for plants?

While it may seem resourceful or environmentally friendly to reuse old bong water to water plants, several factors suggest that this may not be a good idea.

Here are the main reasons for this:

1. Presence of toxins

Bong water absorbs toxins and other byproducts of the substance smoked. These toxins can be harmful and sometimes fatal to plants when absorbed through their roots.

The viscosity of the bong water has an oily texture. This can further increase the inability of the roots to absorb nutrients.

2. Changed pH values

The pH of the bong water is likely to tend toward the acidic range due to the accumulation of acidic compounds such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

Plants normally thrive in certain pH ranges and an abrupt change can cause root burn or nutrient deficiencies, which, depending on what you are growing, can be harmful to some plants.

3. Potential pathogen introduction

If dirty water sits in a bong for more than a day (or less, depending on how hot it is), bacteria and mold will begin to build up, which can be harmful or fatal to plants.

Bacteria and dirty water can also cause fungal infections in the soil, which eat away at the roots until the plant eventually dies.

4. Unpleasant smell

Bong water often has a distinct and unpleasant odor. When you water plants with it, the odor can be absorbed and released by the plant or remain in the surrounding soil and affect the entire environment.

Alternatives to bong water for plants

Rainwater: Rainwater is ideal for plants because it is free and contains nitrates that are quickly absorbed by plants.

Rice water: Consider using rice water for plants. It is rich in nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and all the essential nutrients that plants need.

Pasta water: Pasta water contains traces of calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and potassium and is therefore useful.

Aquarium water: We all know that it is rich in important plant elements and beneficial microorganisms, so you can fertilize your plants with it from time to time.

Boiled vegetable water: Plant water contains many trace elements and can be used to water your plants.

Does drinking bong water get you high?

If you're a frugal cannabis user, you may have wondered if you can get high by drinking bong water. Unfortunately, it won't get you high at all.

Phytocannabinoids such as THC and CBD are not water-soluble, which is why they enter the lungs via the water when smoking a bong.

The purpose of the water is to trap carcinogens and tar, which is why it turns brown and disgusting over time.

Will I get sick if I drink bong water?

The toxins and contaminants remain in your bong water. In addition, burnt plant particles, ash and other residue from your pipe contribute to an environment where bacteria, fungi and other germs proliferate.

If you wait long enough, something called biofilm will form on the surface of your water. If you see a shiny coating on your bong water, it could be harboring anything from common mold to E. coli.

Drinking moldy water can cause rashes, headaches, diarrhea, vomiting and nausea. Not a good feeling!

Diploma

Recycling things has become a matter of course these days. People try to find another use for everything before throwing it away.

Although bong water contains natural fertilizer and dead plant matter, it is generally not conducive to the health and survival of the plants.

The safest way to dispose of bongs water is to pour it down the drain and run plenty of clean water after it. This will help dilute the bong water and prevent it from damaging the pipes or local water supply.

It is always advisable to water plants with clean, fresh, pH-balanced water to ensure they receive the best possible care and continue to grow and thrive.

Plant caretakers should aim to develop practices that prioritize plant health and sustainability. Using bong water is not consistent with these principles.