Carbon Filter Water Causing Venus Flytrap Decline

Mineral Buildup from Carbon-Filtered Water

Carbon filters remove chlorine and organics but not calcium, magnesium, or iron. Hard water minerals burn carnivorous plant roots. Repot in fresh 1:1 peat/perlite (fertilizer-free). Check rhizomes: white/firm = salvageable; brown/soft = dead.

Water Correction

Use only bottled distilled water, reverse osmosis, or rainwater. Avoid spring water (high minerals). Continue ≥6 hours direct sun. LA winters are mild—plants can stay outdoors year-round.

Good growing!