The only thing I did different with new plants. I watered it with water from the rain barrels. I really think water that comes from the water softener. Is not good for plants. I think that is some of the problem I have being successful with starting plants.Wow! Resurrection!!!!
Me to, I really have bad luck growing things. My cactus are the only thing I have been successful with.Glad to see it come back!
We use bottled water, not only because of the softener but Florida water is the worst." Experts" say:
The water from the softener should never be used as drinking water due to the remaining sodium.
If so, it makes sense that it would inhibit plant growth too.