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Dry air & brown tips
Brown, crispy leaf tips and edges are common on indoor plants, and low humidity is the most likely cause, especially when the heating is on. Uneven watering can cause them too.
What to do
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1 Check the room humidity with a hygrometer so you know whether the air is really dry.
A small digital gauge that shows room humidity and temperature, so you know if the air is too dry.
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2 Group plants together and stand humidity lovers on a pebble tray (pots on the pebbles, not in the water).
A pebble tray adds a little humidity right around the pot.
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3 For a bigger lift, run a small humidifier near the plants.
A small cool-mist humidifier to raise the humidity around plants that like moist air.
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4 Keep plants away from heaters and air vents, and trim brown tips with clean scissors if they bother you.
Small, sharp snips for clean cuts when trimming or taking cuttings.
Sources: Iowa State Extension: Brown leaf tips, UNH Extension: Raising humidity indoors
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