Brown leaf tips

Underwatering

To address brown leaf tips caused by underwatering, ensure your spider plant is watered regularly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Use room temperature water to avoid shocking the plant's roots. If your home is particularly dry, consider increasing humidity around the plant by placing it on a pebble tray filled with water or using a humidifier. Regularly check the soil moisture levels to prevent the issue from recurring.

Spider Mites

These tiny pests, often too small to see with the naked eye, thrive in dry, warm conditions. They feed on the sap of the spider plant, causing yellowing, speckled leaves, and webbing on the plant.

To combat spider mites, first isolate the affected plant to prevent the mites from spreading. Increase humidity around the plant, as spider mites prefer dry conditions. Wash the plant gently with water to remove mites and their webs. For severe infestations, use insecticidal soap or neem oil, applying it according to the product's instructions. Regularly check the plant and repeat treatments as necessary to ensure all mites and their eggs are eliminated.

Brown Leaf Tips

Low humidity or exposure to fluoride in water

To mitigate brown leaf tips, it's crucial to increase the humidity around your spider plant. This can be achieved by placing a humidifier nearby or setting the plant on a water-filled pebble tray to enhance the moisture level in the air. Additionally, use distilled or rainwater for watering your spider plant to avoid fluoride, which is commonly found in tap water and can contribute to this issue.