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Brown Tips on money tree
What's Happening
Sensitivity to fluoride, chlorine, and minerals in tap water causes leaf margins and tips to turn brown and crispy. Accumulated salts in the soil can also cause osmotic stress.
How to Fix It
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Switch to distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater
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Allow tap water to sit uncovered for 24 hours before use
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Flush soil thoroughly with plain water every 3 months
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Trim brown tips with sterile scissors following the natural leaf shape
How to Prevent It
Empty drainage saucers immediately to prevent salt reabsorption; use organic fertilizers at low concentrations.
Related Problems
Same Problem on Other Plants
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes brown tips on my plant?
Sensitivity to fluoride, chlorine, and minerals in tap water causes leaf margins and tips to turn brown and crispy. Accumulated salts in the soil can also cause osmotic stress.
How do I fix brown tips?
Switch to distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater. Allow tap water to sit uncovered for 24 hours before use.
How do I prevent brown tips from happening again?
Empty drainage saucers immediately to prevent salt reabsorption; use organic fertilizers at low concentrations.