My spider plant was dying until I tried a trick with a glass of water

I had this big spider plant in my apartment for about a year and it just kept getting brown tips and limp leaves. I tried moving it, changing my watering, everything. Last week, I was ready to give up. Then I remembered something my grandma used to do. I took a clear glass, filled it with tap water, and left it out on the counter for a full 24 hours before I watered the plant with it. I guess it lets the chlorine or something evaporate. I did that for three waterings now, and the new growth is actually green and firm, no brown edges. It sounds too simple, but it worked. Has anyone else found a weird little fix like this for a specific plant?

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taylor_patel5mo ago

Wait, does that work for other plants too? I might try that with my peace lily that's been looking sad.

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ward.anna5mo ago

Yeah, peace lilies can totally bounce back. @taylor_patel, if the leaves are drooping, try giving it a really good soak in the sink until water runs out the bottom. They often just get super thirsty. Just make sure it's not sitting in water afterward.

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hannah_west395mo ago

Did you check the roots for rot first?

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