Why do the leaves on indoor plants wither at the ends? Too much water? Too little?

Most of my indoor plants look happy and healthy...but, a few of them really look 'dried out' even though the soil is moist. I've been giving them a 'spritz' of water each morning...but the leaves continue to 'brown up' on the ends. They get a 'monthly.

Miracle Grow feeding...what else can I do? Any ideas or suggestions? Asked by HELENofTROY 24 months ago Similar questions: leaves indoor plants wither ends water Home > Patio, Lawn & Garden.

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Could be that, or the air humidity isn’t right for your plant. Another thing to consider is that some plants DON’T like to be touched. So if the plant is positioned in a place where people ( and/or animals ) walk by they will touch the tips,- which results in withering.

Plants can also get sunburned ( depending on the species ). House plants in particular, as the window glass acts a bit as a magnifying glass. Withering ends could also mean that the species is kept to wet,- a fungi can ( or already has) build up and is destroying the plant slowly.( Squeeze the stem gently above the earth and if it’s soft, replant into fresh BUT DRY earth for a few days.

That depends how high the temperature in the room is. It can take up to a week or two before you can water again. Best way to check is to squeeze the stem gently ONCE every 3-5 days!) Most plants don’t like to stand in water ( getting wet feet ) while others NEED to be constantly in water with their roots.

And last but not least: Crawlies. The can live underneath leaves, on top of leaves, inside the plant, in the roots or inside the earth. There are various products out there which you can buy ONCE you have identified the critters.

Best thing is to do a bit of research on the name of the plants and how it should be kept and watered. Then check the stem. Think about the location,-and go from there.

Plants are like any other living creature: -some need more water, others less -some need more light, others less -some need more nutrients, others less -some are okay with being touched, others don’t - some need a higher humidity others don’t Humidity for one particular species can be balanced by spraying the plant with DESTILLED water. Tap water has to many traces of chalk and other particles in it and will result in ’pore-clogging’ as plants ’breathe’ with their leaves. You can also boil some water and let it cool down.

The waters particles will stay on the bottom and you can use the cleaner water on top for spraying. Sources: Over 35 years of house plant keeping ( sometimes excessively ) and many professional 'plant friends'..

Maybe too much water or the temp is affecting them I seen this happen when you over water your plants. Also, given the cold temperatures, they also "stress" and show this sign of "wither" (winter).

The water... The water may be high in minerals or chlorine. A lot of plants try to get rid of these chemicals by shoving them to the ends of the leaves, which makes those parts unhealthy. Try using water that's been run thru a Brita or similar water filter..

1 I think this is related to too much fertilizer, the leaves can 'burn' from high concentrations of potassium in the soil. But just guessing there. It could also be that the humidity in your house is lower than what the plants are used to, and the heat dries out the edges of the leaves...It seems to be a fairly common situation with houseplants.

I've seen it with mine and with those you see in offices... I water mine probably more than most people so they don't do this anymore, but not sure of the exact cause...

I think this is related to too much fertilizer, the leaves can 'burn' from high concentrations of potassium in the soil. But just guessing there. It could also be that the humidity in your house is lower than what the plants are used to, and the heat dries out the edges of the leaves...It seems to be a fairly common situation with houseplants.

I've seen it with mine and with those you see in offices... I water mine probably more than most people so they don't do this anymore, but not sure of the exact cause...

2 Yes, every planet is different. Most ends start dieing with not enough water. If the soil is moist but the planet looks dried out, you may need to give your planets new dirt.

It is not hard and very good for your planet. Also they could be root bound and just need a bigger pot.

Yes, every planet is different. Most ends start dieing with not enough water. If the soil is moist but the planet looks dried out, you may need to give your planets new dirt.It is not hard and very good for your planet.

Also they could be root bound and just need a bigger pot.

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