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title: "new plant mom here…can anyone tell me why the leaves on this plant…"
description: "new plant mom here…can anyone tell me why the leaves on this plant are turning brown and dying off? how can i fix it?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Anita H"
published: "2026-04-12T01:44:30.554383Z"
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# new plant mom here…can anyone tell me why the leaves on this plant…

_Posted by Anita H on 2026-04-12_

new plant mom here…can anyone tell me why the leaves on this plant are turning brown and dying off? how can i fix it?

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## 6 comments

### ThumbieBrowning commented on 2026-04-12

These are super fussy, need consistent watering and not too much, specific humidity needs, can’t be in drafty areas. Even after checking for root rot and repotting thinking I did everything right, she died on me! I’m sorry someone let you get this as a new plant owner. I killed mine so fast! Good luck 🥲 I’d wait until the soil dries about an inch or so deep then water and keep track of water times and maybe that’ll do the trick. 🤞

#### ThumbieBrowning replied on 2026-04-12

Almost looks like sunburnt, if it gets direct sunlight, move it away from the sun

### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-04-12

Sunburn and or not enough humidity. These are tough for experienced plant parents so it’s not you… theses are picky divas.

### Sam commented on 2026-04-12

They’re definitely super fussy. I agree it looks like it’s too close to the light (or in a window that’s intensifying) but could be watering issues. I ended up using a very thin layer of very small grade pea gravel on mine to equalize moisture in the soil. Had a bit of this, at first, but she’s very happy now. Don’t give up.

### Savvy commented on 2026-04-13

Some crispy ends can also be due to unfiltered water. If you’re using tap water, that tends to have a lot more chlorine or other treatment chemicals. By setting a watering can out for 24 hours, you’ll let the chlorine evaporate out completely (what I do). Or you can boil water and let it cool to distill it even more and be safer for plants 👍

#### SuccySuccy replied on 2026-04-14

Good point! Distilled only (or rain)

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