House Plants/Soft Water

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Expert: Will Creed - 3/10/2006


Question
I have a water softener in my home, and I'm fairly certain it affects my house plants in an adverse way, so what do you recommend to "repair" the water before I pour it on my house plants?

Answer
Hi Gwen,

You are right, water softeners add mineral salts to your water and those salts are not good for potted plants.

I suggest that you use filtered (Brita), distilled or rain water instead. Reverse osmosis water purifiers also are very effective. There are no chemicals that you can add to the softened water to counteract the softeners.

Please let me know if any of this is unclear or if you have any additional questions.
   
Regards,
Will Creed, Interior Landscaper
Horticultural Help, NYC

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I have professional knowledge of all indoor plants and can answer questions regarding light, water, fertilizer, repotting, and humidity and temperature requirements. I can identify plant pests and provide information on safe, effective treatment. My answers are based on 30years of professional, hands-on experience and scientific research and are clear and easy to understand.

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I have nearly 30 years of professional indoor landscaping experience caring for plants in homes, offices, building lobbies, stores, restaurants, and other adverse environments. I have written extensively on the care of indoor plants. My specialties include Ficus trees, low light plants, repotting, pest control, and re-blooming holiday plants. I am writing a book on indoor plant care. Be sure to check my ratings and nominations to learn why I am the top-rated indoor plant expert. I am the only House Plant expert consistently ranked in the AllExperts Top 20.

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BA, Amherst College

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