Can I trim the brown tips?

Yes, you can trim the brown parts off with clean scissors. Try to follow the natural shape of the leaf.

Is this caused by too much sun?

Scentless Mayweed loves full sun, so it is unlikely to be sun damage unless the plant was moved from deep shade to direct sun too quickly.

Scentless Mayweed: brown tips, causes and fixes

Check these first

Check if the soil feels salty or crusty on the surface.
Observe if the brown tips are crispy or soft.
Check the current humidity levels in your growing area.

Likely causes

Mineral Buildup
Most likely
How to tell: The very tips of the leaves turn brown and crispy while the rest of the leaf looks fine.
What to do: Flush the soil with plenty of distilled or filtered water to wash away excess salts. Avoid using softened water which can contain high sodium levels.
Low Humidity
Possible
How to tell: The tips dry out and turn brown during very hot or dry weather.
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 plant.

Brown tips on other plants

Find out what's wrong with your scentless mayweed

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

If the brown patches start moving inward toward the center of the leaf, the plant is struggling significantly. Minor browning on the very edges is common in dry summer heat.

Stopping it coming back

Use filtered water and ensure the soil is flushed occasionally to prevent salt buildup.

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Questions people ask

Can I trim the brown tips?: Yes, you can trim the brown parts off with clean scissors. Try to follow the natural shape of the leaf.
Is this caused by too much sun?: Scentless Mayweed loves full sun, so it is unlikely to be sun damage unless the plant was moved from deep shade to direct sun too quickly.

Guides to these causes

Salt Stress

Why are my Scentless Mayweed tips turning brown?

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