Pocket BotanistCheck these first
- Check if the soil has pulled away from the edges of the pot.
- Feel if the brown tips are crispy or soft.
- Measure the humidity levels in your growing area.
Likely causes
Underwatering
Most likelyHow to tell: The leaf tips become crispy and brown while the soil feels bone dry.
What to do: Water the tree deeply until water runs out of the bottom drainage holes. Adjust your schedule to ensure the soil stays lightly moist but not soaked.
Low Humidity
PossibleHow to tell: The edges and tips of the leaves brown slowly even when the soil is moist.
What to do: Mist the leaves with water in the morning or place a tray of pebbles and water near the base of the plant. This helps mimic the tropical environment soursop loves.
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The list above covers the usual causes. Pocket Botanist looks at a photo of your actual plant and tells you the likely cause, how serious it is, and what to try first. Identification and a health check are free.
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When to worry
A few brown tips are common in indoor settings with dry air. Worry if the browning starts to move inward toward the center of the leaf.
Stopping it coming back
Keep the soil consistently moist and increase ambient humidity during dry winter months.
Soursop: brown tips? Check yours with a photo
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Questions people ask
- Can I trim the brown tips off?
- You can trim the brown parts with clean scissors, but try not to cut into the healthy green tissue. This keeps the plant looking tidy.
- Is tap water causing the brown tips?
- Sometimes minerals in tap water can build up in the soil. If you suspect this, try using filtered or rainwater for a few weeks.
Guides to these causes
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This article was generated with AI on from the plant’s care profile and is general information, not horticultural advice. Read about how we build these guides.