The growth and development of all indoor plants depends on the composition of the water for irrigation. But in tap water the amount of substances harmful to plants often exceeds the permissible limits. It contains numerous soluble salts, as well as salts of bromine, chlorine, sodium and fluorine. For example, fluoride salts have toxic effects on plants. Plants such as palms and dracaena can die altogether.
For instance, chlorophytum it is considered an unpretentious plant and easy to care for, but even it may have negative changes in development and appearance when used for irrigation with water from the mains. The first is the drying out of the tips of the leaves. And this is from poor quality water.
Water containing chlorine in its composition can cause plant growth to stop and changes in the color of the leafy part of an indoor flower. To prevent this, it is enough to leave tap water in the container for a day to settle, and then you can use it to water the plants. When standing, some harmful substances evaporate from the water.
The harm of tap water to indoor plants is the high salt content in it. Salts prevent the roots of plants from absorbing the required amount of water, which means that the plants feel a lack of moisture. But even a low level of salts in irrigation water can harm indoor pets. True, the process of wilting of the plant will be longer. The flower will slowly die, starting at the root, and then above the ground. And it doesn't matter at all how much water is used for irrigation, if it contains a high level of salt. The plant is damaged by both large and small water volumes, because the flower cannot use this water.
Some people find that softer water is less harmful to plants. In fact, sodium chloride, which is used to soften water, is also harmful.
In order for indoor plants to feel great and safe, it is necessary to use distilled, rain or melt water for irrigation. It is clear that this is not very convenient and even costly (for buying distilled water), but all the flowers will remain intact.
