- 1). Remove leaves that are badly affected by brown tips. Wear gardener's gloves if you are uncomfortable with touching the plant with bare hands. Pinch the leaf at the base where it connects with the stalk until it comes loose. Dispose of leaves in garbage or by burning.
- 2). Allow water from your faucet or hose to sit out overnight before pouring into your plants. Pour water into a watering can, cup, bowl or another water vessel. Let sit at room temperature overnight. This will help to dissolve chlorine and fluorine in drinking water that can harm houseplants.
- 3). Check the moisture of your plant's soil. For smaller plants, turn the plant upside down so that the plant is facing downward and support the topsoil with one hand. With the other, pull the pot off of the bottom of the plant. If the soil is dry, increase the amount of water you give your plant.
- 4). Check the moisture of larger plants. Use your hand or a small digging tool such as a spoon to dig toward the bottom of the pot. If the soil is dry, increase the amount of water you give the plant.
- 5). Place houseplants away from heating vents and other stimuli that can decrease the humidity in the air and dry out the plant. Also, once you have placed the plant, do your best not to relocate it, as a change in sun exposure can also dry out the tips of leaves.
- 6). Carefully follow all directions regarding fertilizing. Salt buildup in the soil can cause browning leaves. Dilute fertilizer per product instructions and do not use more than recommend.
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