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title: "Can anyone tell me what might be happening to my corn plant? Just…"
description: "Can anyone tell me what might be happening to my corn plant? Just purchased 2 days ago and noticed these little spots on the leaves. The soil was pretty damp…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/64d3d340651494312cf8ba9b"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Hailey"
published: "2023-08-09T17:56:16.229Z"
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# Can anyone tell me what might be happening to my corn plant? Just…

_Posted by Hailey on 2023-08-09_

Can anyone tell me what might be happening to my corn plant? Just purchased 2 days ago and noticed these little spots on the leaves. The soil was pretty damp at the bottom when I purchased so I haven’t watered it yet. Want to fix the issue before it gets worse so any input is greatly appreciated!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/49Iuzv_aijaXxpUEYXqwpyG57XlcmtM3MULlmocHbwI/90e07b566d08468d80aeaf272d54d8d2.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Murray commented on 2023-08-09

Yeah, it was probably overwatered. Maybe let it dry out a bit, they can take it. My corn plant is happiest when I water it less often than Planta suggests.

#### Hailey replied on 2023-08-09

Thank you so much! I’ll plan on watering it less

#### Murray replied on 2023-08-10

You’re very welcome! Best of luck with your new corn plant. They are one of my favorites.

### Murray commented on 2023-08-09

Direct sun will burn the leaves as it did on one of mine.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/15_MILj8_jbLOCCJxjqe0FQvOTHHMLsZPQcHMos2EUA/aa36add71b65494cb46055c54ea1312e.webp?size=large)

#### Hailey replied on 2023-08-09

good to know, thank you!

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