How to Fix Brown Tips on Spider Plants

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Spider plants are generally easy to care for and are not prone to many pest and disease problems. But sometimes you'll see brown tips. Here's why that happens and how to fix it.

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Foliage tip burn is a common problem that can happen for a few reasons.

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Low humidity

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Salt accumulation

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Excessively dry soil

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Too much fluoride or chlorine in tap water.

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For best results, use distilled water or rainwater to help prevent brown tips. And keep in mind that overwatering or not using well draining soil can lead to root rot.

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Follow along to learn more about how to grow spider plants.

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