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Sharon

Plant lovers, I could use some advice! The tips of my Tradescantia Nanouk have just started turning brown. Any idea what might be causing it and how I can fix it? I’d really appreciate the help!

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  1. Queen Anne plant dad

    I wish I knew my young tradescantia get that a lot too

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  2. Kappllow

    Are you using tap water, or clean water? These are sensitive to things in their water, especially chlorine.

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    • Sharon

      I’m using spring water.

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  3. Leesh

    Yeah I second the tap water issue. Spider plants are also notorious for tips browning because of tap water. I’d switch to distilled/ reverse osmosis or rainwater if possible. It won’t kill your plant it is just unsightly

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    • Sharon

      I’ll give distilled water a try and see if that helps. Thanks so much!

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  4. Joana

    Beautiful color

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    • Sharon

      Thank you! They love my grow light.

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  5. Whit_Y

    Your plant is stunning and healthy and unfortunately I don’t think there’s much one can do to prevent them. I have a few Nanouk and all of them have some brown leaf tips but are all happy otherwise.

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    • Sharon

      She looks beautiful! 😍

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  6. Em :)

    I found with my tradescantia she tended to brown around the edges if ANY water got directly on the leaves, bottom watering is the way to go if you’re not already!

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    • Sharon

      That could be another possibility. I usually alternate between bottom and top watering. At first, I thought it might be caused by a cold draft from the central air, but after checking the airflow, that doesn’t seem to be the issue.

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