Accidental Tap Water on Drosera adelae: Damage Assessment

A grower may have watered D. adelae once with tap water, then flushed with spring water. Asks about repotting necessity.

Verdict: No Repotting Needed

• Single tap watering = no lasting harm
• Continue with pure water (distilled, RO, rain)
• Caution: Some spring waters have high minerals — verify purity

Water Quality Hierarchy

1. Distilled / RO / Rain (best)
2. Verified low-mineral spring water
3. Tap water (avoid)

Ongoing Care

Plants sound healthy. Maintain pure water regimen.