Tap Water vs. Distilled Water for Houseplants: The Chemical Truth About Chlorine, Fluoride, and Mineral Crusts (Plus 5 Safe Water Hacks)

When houseplant leaves begin developing unsightly crispy brown margins, blackened tips, or mysterious chlorotic speckling, plant parents instinctively blame inadequate humidity, erratic watering, or poor lighting. Yet, in millions of households worldwide, the primary culprit is lurking invisibly inside the…