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Copper's Effect on Water Lilies: What We Know

Asked about copper's impact on water lilies, Robyn notes copper sulfate kills algae and can harm fish. Since algae are plants, high copper likely damages lilies too. She advises identifying the copper source and purpose before proceeding.

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