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- Touch the soil to see if it feels dry.
- Check the bottom of the pot for standing water.
- Look at the surrounding air to see if it feels very dry.
Likely causes
Inconsistent watering
Most likelyHow to tell: The soil feels dry to the touch and the plant looks slightly wilted before the tips turn brown.
What to do: Water your plant every 2 to 5 days to keep the soil evenly damp. Make sure the pot has drainage holes so extra water can escape.
Low humidity
PossibleHow to tell: The tips turn brown and crispy while the rest of the leaf remains green and healthy.
What to do: Place a tray of pebbles and water under the pot to increase local humidity. You can also group your plants together to create a more humid microclimate.
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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
If the browning spreads rapidly across the entire leaf, the plant is likely suffering from severe dehydration. A few brown tips on older leaves are normal as the plant grows.
Stopping it coming back
Maintain a steady watering routine that keeps the soil damp but not soggy.
Guascas: brown tips? Check yours with a photo
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Questions people ask
- Should I cut off the brown tips?
- Yes, you can trim the brown parts with clean scissors to keep the plant looking tidy. It will not hurt the plant.
- Can tap water cause brown tips?
- Sometimes the minerals in tap water can build up in the soil and cause tip burn. If your water is very hard, try using filtered or rainwater.
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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.