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title: "My polka dot plant was doing really well then all of a sudden the…"
description: "My polka dot plant was doing really well then all of a sudden the tips of the leaves started turning brown. The newer leaves seem to be ok and are still…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Ava"
published: "2024-06-17T15:45:35.336155Z"
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# My polka dot plant was doing really well then all of a sudden the…

_Posted by Ava on 2024-06-17_

My polka dot plant was doing really well then all of a sudden the tips of the leaves started turning brown. The newer leaves seem to be ok and are still growing.

What's wrong and what should I do?

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## 5 comments

### Jbear13 commented on 2024-06-17

I’m dealing with this same issue currently! Is there anything you have done differently lately? The only thing I can think of that I have done differently recently is not misting as often as I had before the brown tips so this is what I am trying, I’m planning to just give a little spritz every other day for now. I only noticed yesterday so I can’t say whether it will help or not yet with certainty!!

#### Ava replied on 2024-06-17

I don't think I have been doing anything differently, but I may have been misting less. Let me know how it goes! I'll try it out.

### Leaf babies commented on 2024-06-17

It could also potentially be from letting the soil dry out too much in between waterings

#### Ava replied on 2024-06-17

Ok, I'll keep an eye out. Thank you!

### WhereIsMy🟢Thumb? commented on 2024-06-17

You have to prune the new leaves. There are so many videos about it. It helps to have a humidifier or diffuser as well.

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