Could the culprit be disease, pests, temperature extremes, or perhaps anutrient problem?
Heres how to remedy each of thesecommon houseplant problemsthat cause brown tips on plants.
Instead of giving your plant babies hydration whiplash, thebest way to water a houseplantis to do itconsistently.
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Its always a good idea to keep adding water until you see it run out of the drainage holes.
Then, move the pots back to their regular spots on saucers.
Lack of Humidity
Brown tips on plants could also be an indication of too little moisture in the air.
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That’s because manycommon houseplants are native to jungle conditions.
So, if your home is very dry, give your plants a daily mistingespecially during winter months.
Grouping houseplants together can also helpkeep humidity levels up.
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Then, add water just to the tops of the pebbles (or the rim of the tray).
As the water evaporates, itll create a humid micro-climate to keep leaves looking their best.
Add more water as needed.
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Most potted plants benefit fromoccasional fertilization, so they have all the nutrients they need to grow.
That’s one reason its a good idea torepot with fresh soilevery couple of years.
A few examples includeplants like calathea, dracaena, and prayer plant.
Try repotting your plant to a larger container or refreshing the soil to see if that solves the issue.
Several common plant diseases, such as fungal diseases, manifest themselves as brown spots on leaves.
Spider mites can also be a culpritthey leave brown spots on the plant where they munch on the leaves.
