Can You Use an EZ Jug™ Filter to Water Garden Plants?

One summer afternoon, I caught my neighbor, Brenda, hovering over her tomato plants. She had a massive water jug in hand with a jug filter attached and all.

I raised an eyebrow. “Filtered water… for plants?”

She smiled and shrugged. “They deserve luxury too.”

I laughed, but it stuck with me. We baby our succulents with mist sprays. We talk to our ferns like they’re friends. And we make sure to sit around them for the comfort of Mother Nature. 

So is it totally bonkers to water plants with filtered water? Actually… it’s a little more complicated than that.

So if you’ve ever side-eyed your EZ Jug™ filter and thought, “Hey, maybe my monstera would like this too,” let’s find out the truth.

Why You Might Be Tempted to Use Filtered Water on Plants

First things first! If you’re already using an EZ Jug™ Filter at home (and if not—what are you doing?!), then you know the perks. 

But for those who are unaware, some of the perks include fresh water, fewer impurities, no more hauling 40-pound jugs from the store.

It’s tested to NSF standards, easy to set up, and lasts through hundreds of gallons. So yeah, it’s a solid investment if you're buying a water purifier. 

So it’s understandable if you feel a little bad feeding your thirsty plant babies whatever’s gurgling out of the garden hose.

But here’s the catch…

Filtered Water Is Not For ALL Plants

I learned this the hard way.

A few years ago, I had one acacia gifted to me by my best friend. When I received it, I had thought I’d take care of it and love it so much it’d grow big…big enough to touch the roof of my living room.

So, I went all in with my motherly skills. I bought a water softener, filtered every drop, and gave my baby Acacia what I thought was the equivalent of spa water.

Result? My baby plant threw a fit. Leaves yellowed, edges browned like overcooked toast. And a few days later, what was left was a twig for its stem.

Turns out that filtered water—especially if it removes too many minerals—can mess with your plant’s groove.

The Science Behind

Most houseplants are used to tap water with minerals like calcium, magnesium, and a bit of chlorine. Some of that stuff is not harmful for them. 

In fact, trace minerals can be kind of good for plants

The EZ Jug™ Filter removes chlorine (which is great for humans) but also reduces other impurities. So if your plants are sensitive, have more nutrient requirements, or are adapted to unfiltered tap water, suddenly switching them to filtered water might stress them out. 

It’s like giving a lifelong coffee drinker a green juice cleanse. Their body doesn’t know what to do with it.

When It’s Actually a Good Idea

Now, here’s when using filtered water—like from your EZ Jug™ filter—can be a win:

1. You Live in an Area with Hard Water

Hard water contains excess calcium and salts that can build up in soil. You’ll see white crust on the top of your potting mix or on terra cotta pots. Been there. It’s not cute.

Using EZ Jug-filtered water helps reduce that mineral buildup. Your peace lily will thank you with those shiny, waxy leaves.

2. You’re Watering Seedlings or Delicate Plants

If you’re starting seeds indoors or growing sensitive plants like orchids or carnivorous species (looking at you, Venus Flytrap lovers), filtered water can prevent chemical shock. These babies are high-maintenance.

3. You’re Growing Hydroponically

No soil equals no buffer. So water quality becomes everything. EZ Jug™ Filter water gives you better control over what’s feeding your plants.

Pro tip: If you’re doing hydroponics, test your water’s pH and TDS (total dissolved solids) just to be sure you’re in the sweet spot.

4. Your Tap Water Smells Like a Swimming Pool

If your city water smells like you could swim in it—don’t give it to your plants (or drink it yourself).

EZ Jug™ filters out chlorine and other nasties. So yes, filtered water beats the pool experience, hands down.

What I Do at Home (A Little Hack for You)

Here’s my personal routine: I use the EZ Jug™ Filter water for my most sensitive plants—like orchids and fussy herbs. 

Everything else gets dechlorinated tap water. All I do is fill a big bucket, let it sit overnight, and then water away.

This gives me balance: clean water for my drama queens, and good-enough water for the hardy troops.

Also, a bonus? I use the same EZ Jug™ water when I travel with my plants or take them outside for a summer sunbath. No surprises. No shock.

Buying a Water Purifier: What This Means for You

If you’re in the market and buying a water purifier soon, keep this in mind: one that does double duty for your family and your plants is a huge win. 

The EZ Jug™ Filter checks all the boxes:

• Advanced multi-stage filtration (yes to chlorine removal!)
  
  

• Certified to NSF standards
  
  

• Fast flow rate (no waiting around)
  
  

• Long-lasting (hundreds of gallons, baby!)
  
  

• Portable and easy to set up

It’s affordable, lightweight, and doesn’t need electricity, so you can use it indoors, in the garden, or while camping. 

Can You Use an EZ Jug™ Filter for Watering Plants?

SO, to answer the question, “Yes, but smartly.”

Use it where it makes sense —Sensitive plants, hard water zones, seedlings, hydroponic setups. Don’t waste it on your backyard weeds or that cactus that literally survives in the desert.

Mix and match. Be intentional. Your plants will love you more for it.

And honestly, isn’t that what we all want? Happy, hydrated plants and water that doesn’t taste like chlorinated pool water.