I think there is too much chlorine in our drinking water and that is what I use to water my plants.?

Question

I have noticed that some of my houseplant's leaves are turning yellow/brown especially my peace lili and parlor palm, I have been growing these type plants for years and fertilize them monthly and water them per each plants needs. I think it is the chlorine in the water. Will the chlorine dissipate if I let the water sit overnight before use?, and do I need to put them in new soil?

Answer 1

I don't think it is the water causing the problem. Yes, you can put water in a container and let it sit overnight to remove almost all of the chlorine.

Answer 2

Chlorine is dispatched by ultra violet rays typically found in great quantities during daylight hours.  Put your house water into a clear jar and set in the sun.  It may get warm or hot but exposure to the suns rays is the thing to do.  Boiling has little effect on chlorine.

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Answer 3

If you are concerned, boil the water and use that.

Answer 4

This could be because of root rot or because the plant is root bound. I doubt it is the chlorine.

Answer 5

collect water in a rain barrell

Answer 6

try changing the soil, its probably depleted of essential minerals to sustain the plants lives. Do let the water sit overnite, and also boiling it is ok, though you are killing any minerals or good substances for the plants that way... but its safer than just pouring water straight from the tap.