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title: "Why are the ends of my polka dot begonia turning brown and crispy?"
description: "Why are the ends of my polka dot begonia turning brown and crispy?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DSR2TaJaTl20c98HUBENqg"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Brianna Miller"
published: "2024-09-02T21:13:44.060433Z"
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# Why are the ends of my polka dot begonia turning brown and crispy?

_Posted by Brianna Miller on 2024-09-02_

Why are the ends of my polka dot begonia turning brown and crispy?

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## 2 comments

### Kimma commented on 2024-09-03

these plants like water, a lot of it  
anything crispy indicates underwatering on majority of plants.  
these plants also like humidity and will crisp when there isn’t enough

#### Brianna Miller replied on 2024-09-03

I appreciate the help🤗

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