The Best Type of Water to Wet Your Snake Plants
While most plants can be given, others are too sensitive and will be harmed by the toxins in the water. It may be obvious that your snake plants are prone to get mushy Many people recommend letting the water sit overnight to help purify it through evaporation, however, this is not entirely accurate. Evaporation happens, however it is the water (and chlorine) that evaporates, causing the other compounds in the water, such as chloramine, to become even more concentrated. You can water a lot of plants using a tap, but before you give it to your more sensitive plants, check out your local yearly water quality report.
Distilled
Distilled water is simply dead, meaning that everything in it has been boiled out. The pure water condenses into steam, which is then collected, yielding distilled water. That means the pollutants, such as chemicals and heavy metals, as well as the beneficial minerals, are removed. Even if the water originates from a source like farm runoff, trace levels of pollutants can be identified. Those contaminants shouldn’t be an issue if you’re distilling your own water from the tap. Yes, you can offer your plants distilled water, but the beneficial minerals that keep the plant healthy and thriving have been removed.
Rain
The greatest type of water for your snake plants is rain. It contains essential elements for plant growth and will help your plants grow larger and healthier than any other form of water. This is a no-brainer because the same plants you grow in your house are likely to grow wild somewhere and be hydrated by rain! However, it’s never a good idea to let your snake plant in the heavy rain in a long period of time.
Fish Tank
the water in the aquarium is incredible! It’s not quite as good as rainwater, but it’s still pretty excellent. You’re using tap water that has been treated with a water conditioner to remove the nasty things, and you’re using water that contains little amounts of animal manure, making it a very mild fertilizer. Some people are concerned that it would smell awful, but in our experience, it does not smell when you water your fish tank, so you shouldn’t be concerned.
Spring
Do you remember how I said that the best thing you can give plants is rainwater? This is a very close second. It doesn’t have any extra chemicals because it comes from a natural source, like rainwater, so it won’t make your plants grow as well as they could. I’m referring to natural spring water, not the refined or distilled bottled water available for purchase..
Sugar or Salt
No. Do not, under any circumstances, engage in this behavior. Putting any of these in the water you’re going to offer your plants is a horrible idea that will only make things worse. If you detect a white crust forming on the surface of your soil, your water may be too high in salt, which is unhealthy for your plants. Sugar attracts pests and promotes mold growth, neither of which are desirable.
Over Chlorinated
I’m sure you’re already aware, but some houseplants are quite sensitive to the sort of liquid you use while watering them. The presence of chlorine and chloramine in most tap hydrogen is beneficial in ensuring that our drinking water is safe for human consumption.
However, some plants are more sensitive to these chemicals and can show signs of stress when they are present. Do you know how to reduce the chlorine in it? It’s just simply by filtering you use or leaving the water you intend to water your plant within the sunlight for a day before using it.
Sum Up!
Watering your snake plant is so much more than that! Imagine you have done all the best things to your plants and you didn’t know that you mistakenly water them with something harmful for them? Let us know your experience with your lovely snake plants at home!