Should I cut off the brown tips?

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?

If your tap water has high levels of chlorine or minerals, it can cause salt buildup that leads to brown tips. Using filtered or rainwater can help.

Common jasmine: brown tips, causes and fixes

Check these first

Check the humidity levels in your room.
Examine the soil for white crusty deposits from fertilizer.
Review your recent fertilizing schedule.

Likely causes

Low humidity
Most likely
How to tell: The leaf tips turn brown and crispy while the rest of the leaf remains green.
What to do: Group your plants together to create a more humid microclimate. You can also place a tray of water and pebbles near the pot.
Fertilizer burn
Possible
How to tell: The brown tips appear shortly after you have applied fertilizer.
What to do: Flush the soil with plenty of water to wash away excess salts. Avoid fertilizing for at least 4 to 6 weeks.

Brown tips on other plants

Find out what's wrong with your common jasmine

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 usually a cosmetic issue rather than a sign of a dying plant. It is normal to see some brown tips on older leaves as they age.

Stopping it coming back

Use filtered water if your tap water is heavily treated and keep the plant away from dry heat sources like vents.

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Questions people ask

Should I cut off the brown tips?: 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?: If your tap water has high levels of chlorine or minerals, it can cause salt buildup that leads to brown tips. Using filtered or rainwater can help.

Guides to these causes

Salt Stress

Why are my common jasmine leaves turning brown at the tips?