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Brown Tips in Spider Plant
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Spider plants are one of the most popular and easy houseplants, producing long arching leaves and cascading plantlets
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Spider Plant care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to brown tips in Spider Plant. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Humidity
Average. Tolerates low humidity.
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Water
Every 1–2 weeks. Allow top inch to dry.
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Temperature
13–27°C (55–80°F).
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Symptoms to look for in Spider Plant
- fiber_manual_recordBrown crispy leaf tips
- fiber_manual_recordBrowning progressing inward
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Common causes in Spider Plant
- fiber_manual_recordLow humidity
- fiber_manual_recordUnderwatering
- fiber_manual_recordFluoride or salt build-up
- fiber_manual_recordFertiliser burn
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How to diagnose brown tips in Spider Plant
Check humidity and watering frequency. If soil is dry, underwatering is likely. If soil is moist, check humidity levels.
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How to treat brown tips in Spider Plant
Increase humidity with a humidifier or pebble tray. Water more consistently. Flush soil if salt build-up is suspected.
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Preventing brown tips in Spider Plant
Maintain 50%+ humidity. Water with filtered or distilled water. Avoid over-fertilising.