brown tips on Pothos
Quick answer
If your Pothos has brown tips, the most likely cause is: Low humidity and inadequate light causing leaf tip desiccation and chlorophyll degradation in Epipremnum aureum
Start here:
- 1. Increase humidity with pebble tray or humidifier
- 2. Move plant away from direct heat or AC vents
Why Pothos gets brown tips
Epipremnum aureum
Low humidity and inadequate light causing leaf tip desiccation and chlorophyll degradation in Epipremnum aureum
How to reverse brown tips on Pothos
- 1
Increase humidity with pebble tray or humidifier
- 2
Move plant away from direct heat or AC vents
- 3
Trim brown tips with sterile scissors at an angle
- 4
Ensure consistent watering schedule
Keep brown tips off this Pothos
Maintain humidity above 40%; provide bright indirect light; avoid placing near heating/cooling vents
Other Pothos problems
Same Problem on Other Plants
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