Best kind of water to use for indoor plants?
I live in the Southwest where there is a lot of calcium, lime, rust, salt, etc. in the tap water. We don’t get enough rain for me to reliably gather any rainwater. I’ve been using water from a Brita filter but it still leave behind white residue. What kind of water should I be using? Or what kind of treatment should I apply to make sure my plants aren’t struggling from the type of water I use? I’ve heard letting water sit a while to de-chlorinate is a good idea, but how long? Anything else? #WateringHacks #HappyPlants #healthyplants
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The safest is distilled water. I use spring water to propagate and it works most of the time since I don’t propagate succulents. I will leave tap water out overnight and/or use filtered water from my fridge if I’m out of distilled water. We haven’t had much rain, but it seems like that would be the best when you have a choice.
Plants don't need extra minerals. ( @SimpleSucc ). Actually extra minerals are BAD for plants (especially for cacti and succulents ). Therefore, the best is rain water, and the second best is distilled water (without minerals).
Spring water is alkaline , and that kills succulent and cacti. Succulents and cacti need slightly acidic rain water.
Spring water is alkaline , and that kills succulent and cacti. Succulents and cacti need slightly acidic rain water.
@BabyBlueoilfern I live in Utah at the base of the mountain. Our water is extremely hard. Like, it welds the hose to the hose bib 😂 I have found this stress coat neutralizes water and makes it safe for my calatheas and everything!! It’s inexpensive too. Just $8 for a bottle. And you add 5ml to 10 gallons. It’s been working great.
@teacher12 thanks Laura. Might try a combo of these approaches