A discouraged beginner lost a Cobra Lily, butterwort dying, pitcher plant struggling. Sees "frosting" like powdered sugar on soil. Asked for next steps.
Christopher: "frosting" is mineral deposits from hard water. If water contains minerals, it sours soil, killing carnivorous plants. Must use distilled, RO, or rain water (no salt softening, no added minerals).
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