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title: "I have had this plant for about 5 months and it keeps getting brown…"
description: "I have had this plant for about 5 months and it keeps getting brown spots on the leaves what am I doing wrong? This is my second house plant ever I have also…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Victoria"
published: "2024-08-14T13:14:48.14323Z"
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# I have had this plant for about 5 months and it keeps getting brown…

_Posted by Victoria on 2024-08-14_

I have had this plant for about 5 months and it keeps getting brown spots on the leaves what am I doing wrong? This is my second house plant ever

I have also repotted it once.

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## 3 comments

### Chass commented on 2024-08-14

It could be the type of water you water with

#### Victoria replied on 2024-08-14

I have well water. That could be the issue. I could try bottled water.

### Hort Specialist commented on 2024-08-14

Don’t mist it, tips are showing signs of stress, inconsistent watering, humidity, fertilizer, or sun damage. I would naturally assume watering and maybe humidity.

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