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Sara

I have a spider plant that I think is doing really good but some of the end of the leaves are turning brown. What should I do? What does that mean?

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  1. snazzy man

    I own a lot of spiders and that is really nothing to worry about. It’s normally has to do with water. Try taking your water like you normally do but have it sit out for a day or two before you water your plant. Does that make sense?

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    • Sara

      Yes! Let’s the water sit out before I put it in the plant so it’s more like room temp?

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    • snazzy man

      Yes and also it will help the water like almost become dirty again???? I’m sorry I’m not good at explaining but straight tap water has a lot of minerals missing so by leaving it out it gains it back. Don’t quote me on that since I’m not the best at explaining things sorry.

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    • Jay

      Ur right its the salts and flouride in the water spider plants, and many others, are sensitive to and will have those brown tips, if u dont want to wait u can always buy distilled water, or buy the stuff they use in fish tanks and put a few drops in to neutralize it (i dont remember exactly what the liquid is and my gibberish google searching isnt helping lol) but i know they sell it at places like walmart

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    • Plant Father

      aquarium water conditioner! it’s a life saver for sensitive plants especially if you live in the city. i use api brand. one bottle will last forever especially if you aren’t also using it for your fish tanks.

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  2. Plant Father

    i’m an under waterer by nature (i tend to forget about plants) so i’ve just accepted the crispy tips on my spider plants. the newer growth is always green and healthy so i don’t worry. there’s lots of causes for crispy leaves though, dry air from a vent or radiator is another common culprit besides underwatering. if your tap water is heavily chlorinated, this will exacerbate the issue. for sensitive plants like spider plants and prayer plants, i recommend filtering the tap water and using an aquarium water conditioner to dissolve chemical additives.

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  3. Chrissy

    I noticed mine was getting brown tips when I moved it into a lower light setting! I didn’t think this would affect it this way but when I looked it up it said I will. Unfortunately mine will have to stay in this new home until spring.

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