Brown leaves

Brown tips and edges point to water stress or air that’s too dry.

Updated on 2026-07-17

Causes

Low humidity, hard water, salt build-up in soil, harsh direct sun.

Diagnosis

Dry crispy edges → humidity. Wet brown spots → fungal.

Solutions

Raise humidity (mist or humidifier), use demineralized water, move away from heat sources.

Prevention

Keep humidity stable at 50–60%, keep away from radiators.