Can I trim the brown tips off?

Yes, you can carefully snip off the brown tips with clean scissors. Just be sure not to cut into the healthy green tissue.

Does tap water cause brown tips?

Sometimes, if your tap water has high mineral content, it can cause buildup. Try using rainwater or filtered water if you suspect your water quality is the issue.

Blushing Bride: brown tips, causes and fixes

Check these first

Feel the leaves to see if they are brittle or soft.
Check if your weekly soak is happening on time.
Inspect the environment for dry air sources like heaters.

Likely causes

Dehydration
Most likely
How to tell: The leaves feel stiff and the tips become dry and brittle.
What to do: Submerge your plant in a bowl of room temperature water for 30 to 60 minutes. After soaking, gently shake the plant upside down to remove excess water from the center.
Low Humidity
Possible
How to tell: The tips brown even when you are soaking the plant regularly.
What to do: Mist your plant lightly between weekly soaks to boost ambient moisture. You can also place the plant near a humidifier or in a bathroom with good light.

Brown tips on other plants

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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

It is normal for the very oldest, bottom leaves to brown as the plant grows. Worry if the browning spreads rapidly toward the center of the plant.

Stopping it coming back

Stick to a consistent weekly soaking schedule and keep the plant away from direct air conditioning or heating vents.

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Questions people ask

Can I trim the brown tips off?: Yes, you can carefully snip off the brown tips with clean scissors. Just be sure not to cut into the healthy green tissue.
Does tap water cause brown tips?: Sometimes, if your tap water has high mineral content, it can cause buildup. Try using rainwater or filtered water if you suspect your water quality is the issue.

Guides to these causes

Dehydration

Why are my Blushing Bride's leaf tips turning brown?

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