Simple guides for diagnosing common spider plant leaf, root, and growth problems.
Why Does My Spider Plant Have Brown Tips?
Quick answer Spider plant brown tips are usually caused by water quality, dry soil, low humidity, fertilizer buildup, or care stress. Tap water minerals and chemicals, especially fluoride, chlorine, and soluble salts, are common causes. Low humidity, letting the soil stay dry too long, too much fertilizer, poor drainage, and strong direct sun can also make the tips turn brown. Brown tips do not usually mean the whole spider plant is dying. The brown part will not turn green again, but you can stop new tips from browning by fixing the cause. ...