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title: "Why are the leaves brown and crusty?"
description: "Why are the leaves brown and crusty?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Delani"
published: "2025-06-03T23:57:03.940879Z"
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# Why are the leaves brown and crusty?

_Posted by Delani on 2025-06-03_

Why are the leaves brown and crusty?

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## 3 comments

### Tam commented on 2025-06-04

Most likely need more water

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-06-04

Could be spidermites or low humidity/water

### Tye commented on 2025-06-04

I agree with Tam, it likely needs more water. I’d suggest that if you haven’t already to add the plant to planta and input the window distance then follow the watering schedule it gives you! And on the water days make sure you give it tons of water!!

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