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Even with the best care, brown leaves are common in many houseplants. Keep in mind that it may be normal for the lower leaves of your plant to first turn pale yellow, then turn brown and fall off. This happens to many types of tropical plants as they grow.
- Insufficient light
- low irrigation
- Heavy irrigation
- Contamination of the water used
- Increasing the age of the plant
- dearth of soil nutrients
- Excessive use of fertilizer
- Pests and illness
Should I remove brown leaves from my plant?
How do you remove brown parts from the leaves of the houseplant?
Houseplants are cultivated for their ability to grow in a variety of conditions. Unlike outdoor plants, they do not have to deal with hordes of insects or harsh weather.
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Removal of brown leaves of houseplants while maintaining leaf shape
Any sharp, sturdy scissors will do, but because of their shape and strength, kitchen scissors are especially good for this job.
Diagnosing other causes of leaf browning
1- Do not confuse the brown tip with the falling of the leaves. Numerous plants, like most palm species, frequently drop their lower offshoots as part of their normal development.
The progressive browning of these drip tips cannot be avoided, and they can be dropped after they have changed color and dried completely.
A leaf with a brown tip looks green and healthy in all parts except the tip, which is brown.
Wash with distilled water
2- Wash the plant with purified water to burn salt and minerals or fertilizer. If your plant isn’t over-watered but the tips are still brown, there is probably one or more minerals — most likely salts — in the soil.
Extra minerals usually come from difficult tap water or too much fertilizer. To remove the salt or minerals, place the pot over the sink and rinse the soil with distilled water, that is, pour water until enough water comes out of the seeps.
Wash the soil 2-3 times for a few minutes with distilled water.
To avoid future problems, water the plant with distilled water and reduce the use of fertilizer.
Check the holes
3- Look for tiny openings that indicate the presence of bugs. If you notice small brown spots or holes on the leaves of your houseplants, it may mean they are infested with bugs.
Before the problem worsens, inspect the soil and undersides of the leaves for insects. This will make it easier for you to spot the problem.
