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title: "It is very happy, but no pitchers! I am using tap water, should I…"
description: "It is very happy, but no pitchers! I am using tap water, should I switch to distilled? Should I fertilize? Can anyone spot a pest or disease? Thanks!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/nCqjNmswTlS-vtdufEldHw/649f1226d8c1999454610b05"
community: "Carnivorous Corner"
author: "PitcherPerson"
published: "2023-06-30T17:34:30.904Z"
language: "en"
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# It is very happy, but no pitchers! I am using tap water, should I…

_Posted by PitcherPerson on 2023-06-30_

It is very happy, but no pitchers! I am using tap water, should I switch to distilled? Should I fertilize? Can anyone spot a pest or disease? Thanks!

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## 4 comments

### PitcherPerson commented on 2023-06-30

Gonna try switching to distilled water. You think the current leafs will develop pitchers?

### Eliya commented on 2023-06-30

I agree with the others, distilled or rainwater :)

### Alicejokelly commented on 2023-07-04

Only distilled water and no fertilizer

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