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- Feel the soil to ensure it is still damp.
- Check if you are using tap water with high mineral content.
Likely causes
Inconsistent moisture
Most likelyHow to tell: The tips of the leaves turn brown and brittle while the rest of the leaf remains green.
What to do: Water your plant every 1 to 3 days to keep the soil damp. Do not let the soil dry out between waterings.
Mineral buildup
PossibleHow to tell: The tips turn brown even when the soil feels damp, often due to salts in the water.
What to do: Flush the soil with distilled or rainwater to wash away excess minerals. Use a watering can to pour water through the pot until it runs freely out of the drainage holes.
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When to worry
A few brown tips are usually just a sign of environmental stress. Worry if the browning starts to move inward toward the center of the leaves.
Stopping it coming back
Use rainwater or distilled water if your local tap water is very hard.
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Questions people ask
- Will the brown tips turn green again?
- No, the brown parts are dead tissue and will not recover. You can trim the tips if they bother you, but it is not strictly necessary.
- Does humidity affect the tips?
- Yes, this plant prefers higher humidity. If your home is very dry, the tips may brown faster.
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