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- Touch the soil to see if it feels dry.
- Check the watering schedule to ensure you are watering every 2 to 4 days.
- Observe if the brown tips are crispy or soft.
Likely causes
Inconsistent Watering
Most likelyHow to tell: The tips of the leaves turn crispy and brown while the rest of the leaf remains green. The soil feels dry to the touch.
What to do: Water your plant every 2 to 4 days to keep the soil consistently damp. Never let the soil dry out completely, as this plant thrives in moist conditions.
Low Humidity
PossibleHow to tell: The leaf tips brown slowly over time even when the soil is kept moist. The air in the room feels very dry.
What to do: Place a humidifier nearby or set the pot on a tray filled with pebbles and water. This helps create a more humid microclimate around the foliage.
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When to worry
It is serious if the browning spreads rapidly across the entire leaf. It is normal for the very oldest leaves at the bottom to brown slightly as they age.
Stopping it coming back
Maintain a strict watering schedule and keep the soil damp at all times.
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Questions people ask
- Should I trim off the brown tips?
- Yes, you can trim the brown tips off with clean scissors for aesthetic reasons. Just be careful not to cut into the healthy green tissue.
- Is tap water causing the brown tips?
- It is possible if your water is heavily treated with chemicals. Try using filtered water for a few weeks to see if the new growth improves.
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