Should I cut off the brown tips?

You can trim them with clean scissors for aesthetic reasons. Just avoid cutting into the healthy green tissue.

Does this mean my plant is dying?

No, it is usually just a sign that the plant is unhappy with its current environment. Adjusting the humidity or water quality will stop the spread.

Siberian rocket: brown tips, causes and fixes

Check these first

Check if the air around the plant is very dry.
Look for white crusty deposits on the soil surface.
Review your recent fertilizing schedule.

Likely causes

Low humidity
Possible
How to tell: The tips turn crisp and brown while the rest of the leaf remains green.
What to do: Group your plants together to create a more humid microclimate. Avoid placing the plant directly in front of heating vents or air conditioners.
Fertilizer burn
Possible
How to tell: The tips turn brown and brittle shortly after applying liquid fertilizer.
What to do: Flush the soil with plain water to wash away excess salts. Reduce your fertilizer strength to half of the recommended dose for the next few months.

Brown tips on other plants

Find out what's wrong with your siberian rocket

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.

When to worry

Brown tips are rarely fatal but indicate the plant is stressed by its environment. It is normal for the very oldest leaves to develop minor brown edges as they age.

Stopping it coming back

Use filtered water if your tap water is heavily treated and avoid over-fertilizing.

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Questions people ask

Should I cut off the brown tips?: You can trim them with clean scissors for aesthetic reasons. Just avoid cutting into the healthy green tissue.
Does this mean my plant is dying?: No, it is usually just a sign that the plant is unhappy with its current environment. Adjusting the humidity or water quality will stop the spread.

Guides to these causes

Salt Stress

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