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- Check if the soil has completely dried out and pulled away from the pot.
- Recall if you recently applied a heavy dose of fertilizer.
- Feel the texture of the brown tips to see if they are crispy.
Likely causes
Underwatering
Most likelyHow to tell: The tips turn crisp and brown while the rest of the leaf feels dry. The soil has pulled away from the edges of the pot.
What to do: Water deeply until liquid runs out of the drainage holes. Maintain a schedule of watering every 7 to 14 days depending on the heat.
Fertilizer Burn
PossibleHow to tell: The tips turn brown and brittle shortly after you apply fertilizer. This happens because of excess salts in the soil.
What to do: Flush the soil with plenty of plain water to wash out excess minerals. Skip fertilizing for the rest of the season.
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When to worry
A few brown tips are normal in extreme heat. Worry if the browning starts to move inward toward the center of the leaf.
Stopping it coming back
Water consistently and avoid over fertilizing your plant.
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Questions people ask
- Can I trim the brown tips off?
- You can trim the brown parts with sharp scissors. Just be careful not to cut into the healthy green tissue.
- Is my tap water causing this?
- It is possible if your water is very hard. Try using filtered water or rainwater for a few weeks to see if it helps.
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