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Opposite-leaved golden-saxifrage · Chrysosplenium oppositifolium

Why are my golden saxifrage leaf tips turning brown?

It is less common for this plant to develop brown tips, which usually points to mineral buildup from tap water. Check your water source first to ensure it is not too hard or salty.

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Check these first

  1. Check if your tap water is heavily treated or hard.
  2. Feel the soil to see if it has dried out recently.

Likely causes

  1. Water Quality

    Possible

    How to tell: The very edges of the leaves turn brown and crispy while the rest of the leaf stays green.

    What to do: Switch to using filtered or rainwater for your next few waterings. This flushes out accumulated salts from the soil.

  2. Inconsistent Moisture

    Possible

    How to tell: The tips brown because the plant experienced a period of drought between waterings.

    What to do: Ensure you water every 2 to 4 days to keep the soil damp. Do not let the soil dry out completely.

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When to worry

If the browning moves inward toward the center of the leaf, the plant is struggling significantly. Minor tip browning is often just a reaction to environmental changes.

Stopping it coming back

Use rainwater or distilled water to prevent mineral buildup.

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Questions people ask

Will the brown tips turn green again?
No, the brown tissue is dead and will not recover. You can trim the brown parts off for aesthetics.
Is my plant getting too much fertilizer?
Possibly, as excess fertilizer salts can cause tip burn. Flush the soil with fresh water to clear out the salts.

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