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title: "I've got this poor corn plant I just bought that's browning at the…"
description: "I've got this poor corn plant I just bought that's browning at the leaves. Humidity in the room is 60%, and I'm not overwatering. Wonder if it's lime in my tap…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/EEuIEDlbTJ6x98zuKxTzjQ"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "MikeNeedsMorePlants"
published: "2024-09-07T21:15:23.832272Z"
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# I've got this poor corn plant I just bought that's browning at the…

_Posted by MikeNeedsMorePlants on 2024-09-07_

I've got this poor corn plant I just bought that's browning at the leaves. Humidity in the room is 60%, and I'm not overwatering.

Wonder if it's lime in my tap water. A month ago I started using a dechlorinator made for plants but it's not getting better. (I know lime is made up of calcium but I hoped that perhaps it was chlorine sensitivity or that the dechlorinator also targeted other minerals).

Any thoughts appreciated :)

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## 1 comment

### MikeNeedsMorePlants commented on 2024-09-07

Note: Interestingly, my tap water (which comes from Lake Michigan so it's pretty dang good) hasn't been affecting other sensitive plants of mine like my Calathea orbifolia

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