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Brown Tips on Houseplants: What They Mean
Brown tips usually point to repeated stress: dry air, inconsistent watering, mineral buildup, root stress, or light changes.
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Calathea problems and care notes
Calatheas curl and brown from dry soil, low humidity, mineral-sensitive water, heat, cold, or pests. They prefer steadier moisture than many common houseplants.
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Watering note
Keep lightly and evenly moist, but still use a draining pot.
Light note
Bright filtered light; avoid direct sun.
Drainage
medium
Root caution
medium
Common problems
Pests to watch for
spider mitesthrips
Do not assume
Do not copy a care rule from another plant. Read this plant's habits before watering, repotting, fertilizing, or treating.
What to check on this plant
Check whether leaves curl during the day and relax later.
Inspect undersides for mites before blaming humidity alone.
Look for vent exposure, hot glass, or mineral crust.
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