Does this plant only like distilled water? Can I use filtered water or tap water after the chemicals evaporate?

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@GatherandGrow · Answer

I let my tap water sit in the Terinf can for 24-48 hours before using and my picky plants don’t seem at all bothered by it.

@foliagegirl · Answer

All my plants, including calatheas/marantas/goeppertias are watered with the same water I put into my fish tanks! So, I add some water conditioner that you get from the pet store to treat the water fish go in. They love this water and I figured if it makes the tap water safe for fish, it must be ok for the finicky plants. ☺️

@foliagegirl · Answer

@crazyfoliagegirl and to add, doing this means the water can be used almost immediately. No need to have water sitting out for over a day 😊

@BJoyce · Answer

It’s going to depend on what the water in your area is like, so it’s hard for someone in another area to confirm. My calathea throw a fit unless I use distilled or spring water

@Howlingnights · Answer

I say distilled water reverse ausmosis or what I'm doing is the ZeroWater Filter letting it sit for 12 hours

@RJG · Answer

I got a rain barrel to avoid this question 😂😂

@srdesigns · Answer

I was told that although distilled water won’t harm plants that it doesn’t contain the nutrients they need so it isn’t the best choice. What are your thoughts on that?

@iWhilby2021 · Answer

@srdesigns it is my belief also that  distilled water does not have  any nutrients to help them thrive. However, it serves the purpose of keeping the plant alive. I am struggling with my Rose Calathea. I’m she is down to 4 leaves but I won’t give up. I recently started to water with spring water. I haven’t noticed any difference as yet but I realize it’s too soon. I’ll try to be patient. ☺️

@CharliF73 · Answer

I use alkaline water and I’ve noticed a difference.

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