Jeff, the problem with water softeners is that they do just that--soften the
water, possibly reducing the pH to acidic properties. Some more some less.
In our office, all of our purified water has acidic pH levels of around
4.5-5. If the water turns acidic, it is not great for a majority of
freshwater fish, and plants usually like harder water.

Plastic plants would be your choice if you don't think you will have the
time to care and nurture or appreciate real ones. However, there are a lot
of low-maintenance plants such as the hardy java fern, water sprite, or (as
I just found out) the anubias nana which can grow under extremely low light
and water conditions.

Your choice.
Dave.

"Jeff Heimsch" wrote in message
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Does anyone here grow plants in a tank that uses water that has been
processed by a water softener?

I'm being told that "plastic plants" might be my best bet.