Kaffir Lime tree/bush

Question

My lime tree is indoors and was growing well. I see it every time I lift the blinds for sun light.
Anyway, we have several people using the same laundry area. Both washer and dryer are in the kitchen. I am suspecting that someone may have dumped a small amount of liquid laundry detergent on my plant, the leaves dried out in less than 3 hrs. As I said, I see it all the time.
Can the caustic chemicals in the detergent change the plant’s condition that quickly?

Answer 1

Yes. These are very alkaline in nature, and will quickly kill off plants. Try and add iron sulfate to counteract some of that, but if it continues, it will likely die.