"Chlorine is added to tap water as a disinfectant, and sensitive plants like calatheas, ferns and carnivorous varieties can show it in their leaf edges and general mood."
"Plenty of plant owners leave jugs of tap water on the counter overnight, and the chlorine evaporates, leaving something softer and kinder for your roots."
"By morning, the chlorine has dispersed into the air, and your water is purer. My calatheas showed visibly cleaner leaf edges within a few weeks of switching to overnight tap water."
"If you have tried the overnight trick and your sensitive plants are still showing crispy edges or spots, it is worth checking your local supplier's water report."
Chlorine in tap water can harm sensitive houseplants like calatheas and ferns. To mitigate this, plant owners can leave tap water in a wide-mouthed container at room temperature overnight. This allows chlorine to evaporate, resulting in softer water for plants. Many users have reported improvements in their plants' health after using this method. However, in areas where chloramine is used instead of chlorine, this method may not be effective, and alternative solutions like carbon-filter jugs or distilled water may be necessary.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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