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- Check if the plant is receiving direct afternoon sun.
- Feel the soil to ensure it has not dried out.
- Look for signs of heat stress on the leaves.
Likely causes
Sun scorch
PossibleHow to tell: The tips and edges of the leaves turn brown and crispy after exposure to direct afternoon sun.
What to do: Move your plant to a location with partial or full shade. If it is in the ground, consider adding a shade cloth or planting taller companions nearby.
Low humidity
PossibleHow to tell: The leaf tips turn brown and brittle even when the soil is kept moist.
What to do: Mist the leaves occasionally or plant your jewelweed in a group with other plants to create a more humid microclimate. Ensure the soil stays damp to support the foliage.
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When to worry
If the browning is spreading rapidly across the entire leaf, the plant is likely suffering from severe environmental stress. Minor browning on the very tips is usually just a reaction to dry air.
Stopping it coming back
Keep the plant in a shady spot and maintain consistent soil moisture throughout the summer.
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Questions people ask
- Should I trim off the brown tips?
- You can trim them for aesthetic reasons using clean scissors. Just be careful not to cut into the healthy green tissue.
- Is my jewelweed getting too much fertilizer?
- Excess fertilizer can sometimes cause tip burn, but this is rare for jewelweed. Stick to a light feeding schedule if you use fertilizer at all.
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- Is my jewelweed suffering from root rot?
- Why are my jewelweed leaves curling?
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