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- Feel the soil to see if it has dried out completely.
- Check the humidity levels in your room.
- Look for drafts from vents or windows.
Likely causes
Low Humidity
Most likelyHow to tell: The tips of the leaves turn brown and brittle while the rest of the leaf stays green. This often happens in homes with heating or air conditioning.
What to do: Place a tray of water and pebbles near the plant to increase local humidity. You can also mist the foliage lightly every morning.
Inconsistent Watering
PossibleHow to tell: The tips brown because the plant is cycling between being too dry and too wet. The soil feels unevenly moist.
What to do: Water before the soil surface starts to dry instead of following a fixed schedule, because this wetland plant likes its soil wet at all times. Use a moisture meter or your finger to ensure the soil stays damp consistently.
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When to worry
Worry if the brown patches start moving toward the center of the leaves. A few brown tips are usually just a sign of minor environmental stress.
Stopping it coming back
Maintain steady soil moisture and keep the plant away from direct air vents.
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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 them off for aesthetic reasons.
- Does tap water cause brown tips?
- Sometimes minerals in tap water can build up and cause tip burn. Try using filtered or rainwater if you suspect your water quality is poor.
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