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title: "Hey !! So my Spider plants tips were getting that browning crispy…"
description: "Hey !! So my Spider plants tips were getting that browning crispy look right so I searched etc etc and it said it can be because I was using regular water to…"
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# Hey !! So my Spider plants tips were getting that browning crispy…

_Posted by Manda on 2026-04-30_

Hey !! So my Spider plants tips were getting that browning crispy look right so I searched etc etc and it said it can be because I was using regular water to water them and not filtered water. However, I switched to filter water 3 weeks ago and it’s still getting it. Am I doing something wrong ??

And also one of the vines they produced with a baby spider on it turnt burn at a certain spot too.

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## 5 comments

### Phil commented on 2026-04-30

Filtered water is thru a faucet or pitcher filter, or RO system, or bottled distilled water. Not to be confused with bottled spring water. I don’t know which you are using but just an FYI.

#### Manda replied on 2026-04-30

I boil 2 gallons and let it cool I don’t you spring water

#### Buzzard replied on 2026-04-30

I’m not very knowledgeable, but I don’t think boiling water does anything for plants. It does not remove the lime—or probably anything, except bacteria, which makes the water potable for human consumption.

#### Phil replied on 2026-04-30

As the other poster said, boiling doesn’t get rid of the minerals. That’s why I said no to spring water. Dracaenas have a problem with lime and maybe some other minerals.

### Kat commented on 2026-04-30

Mine does the same thing but the plant is still perfectly healthy! I wouldn’t worry about it too much. You could try and increase the humidity if it bothers you.

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