Pocket BotanistCheck these first
- Check the soil moisture level with your finger.
- Look for signs of dry, crispy leaf edges.
- Assess the surrounding air for extreme dryness or heat.
Likely causes
Underwatering
Most likelyHow to tell: The leaf tips are crispy and dry, and the soil feels hard and pulled away from the edges of the pot.
What to do: Water the plant thoroughly until water runs out of the drainage holes. Maintain a schedule of every 7 to 14 days to keep the soil consistently moist.
Low Humidity
PossibleHow to tell: The tips turn brown even though the soil is moist, especially during hot or dry weather.
What to do: Group your teasel with other plants to create a more humid microclimate. You can also place a tray of water and pebbles near the plant to increase local humidity.
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When to worry
Minor browning at the very tips is often just a reaction to environmental changes, but if the brown area spreads, it needs attention.
Stopping it coming back
Keep the soil consistently moist and protect the plant from direct blasts of hot air or drafts.
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Questions people ask
- Should I trim the brown tips off?
- You can trim the brown tips with clean scissors for aesthetic reasons. Just be careful not to cut into the healthy green tissue.
- Does tap water cause brown tips?
- Sometimes the minerals in tap water can build up and cause tip burn. If you suspect this, try using filtered or rainwater for a few weeks.
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