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title: "I have a tiny baby zz plant Wich is like 30 cm long and is in a mason…"
description: "I have a tiny baby zz plant Wich is like 30 cm long and is in a mason jar filled with water, the app still tells me to water???? Someone explain. (I’m very new…"
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# I have a tiny baby zz plant Wich is like 30 cm long and is in a mason…

_Posted by Nash on 2024-02-15_

I have a tiny baby zz plant Wich is like 30 cm long and is in a mason jar filled with water, the app still tells me to water???? Someone explain. (I’m very new to plants and I got it like that)

## 9 comments

### PlantMum commented on 2024-02-15

If it’s in a jar of water, you don’t need to do anything to water it, just make sure to change out the water about once a week to prevent algae from growing. Once it sprouts roots you can plant it in soil, although Zz plants take a pretty long time to root.

#### Nash replied on 2024-02-15

Ok so cold tap water works?

#### PlantMum replied on 2024-02-15

Yes it does :)

#### Miranda replied on 2024-02-15

I would avoid tap water and try to use filtered. Sometimes there are minerals and such in the tap water that can cause harm.

#### Amie206 replied on 2024-02-16

Also, Plant Father (I think), said to treat tap water with a water conditioner that is made for aquariums. This was such an A HA moment for me!! He suggested API.

### horrid\_mess commented on 2024-02-15

Usually it means to change out the water (which is optional you don’t need to change it too often) or add water to the jar

### Plant Father commented on 2024-02-15

please don’t use cold water for your plants, especially tropicals. cold water can shock the roots. the water should be at least 65°

#### Nash replied on 2024-02-15

Room temp?

#### Amie206 replied on 2024-02-16

👍🏼

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