Chlorine/Chloramine Burn?
High chlorine/chloramine can burn roots/microbes, causing tip burn and pale leaves.
Chlorine/chloramine burn? Pale leaves, tip burn—dechlorinate and analyze fast.
Common Causes
- Untreated tap with high chlorine
- Heavy shock chlorination
- No dechlorination for organics
How to Tell Which One You Have
New growth pale, slight tip burn despite modest EC; smell of chlorinated water.
FAQ
Fix?
Dechlorinate (aerate, carbon filter, Campden), use proper RO if needed.
Will plants recover?
Yes with clean water and stable feed.
Do I need RO?
Only if tap is high; carbon often enough.