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title: "I never knew plants preferred filtered water. Is that true?? I have…"
description: "I never knew plants preferred filtered water. Is that true?? I have bad luck with plants and I’m wondering if this could be a factor. How do you give your…"
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author: "Mary"
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# I never knew plants preferred filtered water. Is that true?? I have…

_Posted by Mary on 2023-04-24_

I never knew plants preferred filtered water. Is that true?? I have bad luck with plants and I’m wondering if this could be a factor. How do you give your plants filtered water?

## 8 comments

### Kels commented on 2023-04-24

I either buy distilled water or get rain water collected. I’m also looking into a zero water filter (see if I use enough distilled to make it cheaper to buy the filters).

#### Kels replied on 2023-04-24

It also depends on the plants how bad tap water effects them as well as what your tap water has in it. Most tropicals are not fans of fluoride and chlorine.

### Mel commented on 2023-04-24

About 6 months ago I switched to watering all my plants with filtered water. I personally use a brita and my plants seemed to really appreciate that switch. If you’re looking to try it out I def recommend getting a Brita! I use the blue filter, it’s a bit more expensive but lasts longer and filters out more stuff.

### Plant Momma commented on 2023-04-24

I have a Brita water pitcher that I bought to water my plants. I keep it filled so that my water is always ready when needed. I have 57 plants, and having a filtered water picture is more manageable than frequently buying distilled water. I also live in Phoenix, AZ; gathering rainwater is not a good option either.

#### Mary replied on 2023-04-25

Wow 57! 🙌  
Weird question, but do you keep your pitcher in the fridge? This is just very new to me haha

#### Lay.grew.it replied on 2023-04-25

I love this but what do you do for nutrients?

#### Plant Momma replied on 2023-07-01

Nope, I keep it in cupboard. As some of my babies don’t like cold water.

#### Plant Momma replied on 2023-07-01

I use liquid fertilizer when Planta tells me too.

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