Brown Tips in Peace Lily
The peace lily is a classic indoor plant with glossy dark green leaves and elegant white spathes
Peace Lily care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to brown tips in Peace Lily. Check each one as a potential cause.
Symptoms to look for in Peace Lily
Crisp, brown tips or edges on leaves, sometimes with a yellow border between the brown and healthy green tissue.
Common causes in Peace Lily
Peace Lily is sensitive to tap water chemicals (fluoride and chlorine) and to low humidity — brown tips commonly follow one or both of these, since this plant loves high humidity but is often kept in typical drier home air.
How to diagnose brown tips in Peace Lily
Check humidity and watering frequency. If soil is dry, underwatering is likely. If soil is moist, check humidity levels.
How to treat brown tips in Peace Lily
Switch to filtered, distilled, or rainwater if tap water is suspected, and raise humidity with a humidifier or pebble tray. Trim off brown tips for appearance.
Preventing brown tips in Peace Lily
Water with filtered or distilled water where possible, and maintain high humidity with regular misting or a humidifier.