Why do the tips of the leaves of indoor plants dry?

Even if a houseplant is very carefully looked after, problems appear in their development. Both unpretentious crops and more capricious plants can surprise you unpleasantly. With some problems, it is only necessary to adjust the care, while others signal serious violations. The most common surprise when growing indoor flowers is that the tips of the leaves begin to dry out. The article discusses the question of why the tips of leaves in indoor plants dry.

Why do the tips of leaves in indoor plants dry?

When the tips of the leaves of indoor flowers dry, they do not always wither and fall off. Most often, no more than 1% of the surface is affected. However, this phenomenon has a bad effect on the appearance of the flower. Do not underestimate this problem. Most likely, you only need to adjust the growing conditions. However, if time is lost, you will have to face more dire consequences.

Why does the flower darken the leaves

Causes of dry leaves in indoor plants

There are several reasons why the ends of the greenery may dry out. To solve this problem, it is necessary, first of all, to carefully examine the flower, analyze the existing damage, and then determine the cause of drying. Most often, the leaves begin to dry in the fall and winter. These periods are a test for colors. This is due to the fact that at this time there is poorer lighting, heating starts to work, the atmosphere around becomes the worst.

When it gets cold outside, the flowers that were displayed on the balcony are transferred to the rooms. Most of them tolerate these changes very painfully, as a result they begin to shed their foliage. This phenomenon most often occurs in dracaena, female happiness, citrus fruits and other arborescent trees. Moreover, the yellowing of tree leaves is a natural phenomenon, they, like street trees, shed their leaves. This happens so that new greens appear on them next season.

Among indoor plants, after they have bloomed profusely, there are those that go into a complete state of dormancy. Everything that is above the ground dries up and falls off. Only tubers, bulbs and rhizomes remain in the ground in a dormant state. Gloxinia, begonia, caladium, etc. pass into a full dormant period. For these flowers, leaf dieback is a natural process. Without this, they will not grow and bloom in the next season. In autumn, they are watered less, they stop feeding, and the temperature is reduced. This must be done so that the plant does not waste energy and goes into hibernation.

The above causes of drying are natural. Below are the reasons that arise in connection with improper care.

Leaf tips dry out due to improper watering

Leaves will dry out if watered too much. Excessive watering provokes soil acidification, which leads to root rot. If you continue this process, then the flower will die.

The appearance of brown spots along the edges of the leaves is called necrosis. With this disease, tissues partially die off. This phenomenon occurs because some of the roots are dying. For this reason, the flower ceases to receive the substances required for development.

Arid spots on the edge, which appeared due to rotting of the rhizome, are much darker than those spots that are associated with insufficient watering and low humidity. In the latter case, these will be bright yellow or light stripes.

Abundant watering as a cause of drying

Necrosis at the edge of the leaves is associated with improper watering. The soil in the pot does not have time to dry out, the air does not fit the roots, which is why putrefactive microorganisms begin to multiply. This condition is aggravated by the cool air temperature, as well as the location of the pot in a cold place.

In the warm summer season, abundant watering is required for many species. However, when it becomes cold in autumn and winter, watering the flowers should be done less frequently so that the roots do not rot and, as a result, dry out.

Also, the problem can arise if you fertilize too much. Most flowers stop growing actively in autumn and winter, so they need much less additional feeding.

The tips of the leaves dry out due to dry air

Another reason for dry ends is low air humidity. In winter, it can be less than 30%. Most plants need humidity in the region of 50-60%, for capricious tropical species - 80-90%.

For those species from the tropics that love moisture, it is required to create special conditions that are closest to natural. First of all, you need to increase the humidity of the air. For these purposes, the leaves are sprayed, wiped with a damp cloth, and washed under the shower. These procedures ease the condition of the flower for a short period. To create a humid atmosphere around the pot, place it in a wide tray. Wet pebbles, expanded clay or moss should be placed in the pallet. This will allow moisture to evaporate for a long time, and a favorable climate will be created around the plant.

It is also possible to increase the humidity by placing the pot in a wide planter. The gap between the containers must be filled with damp moss. To humidify the air in the room, you need to use electric humidifiers, fountains, or hang wet rags on hot batteries.

Flowers from the tropics are very delicate. It is forbidden to place them near working heating devices. Under a stream of hot air, the flower shrivels and begins to turn yellow. In addition, the ends begin to dry out due to drafts when doors or windows are open. High humidity is required for azaleas, ferns, and some indoor palms.

Leaf tips dry out due to pests

If the tips of a home plant begin to turn black due to pests, then complex measures must be taken:

• isolation of the flower from others so that pests do not spread;
• the leaves must be washed with soapy water;
• it is required to increase the humidity of the air;
• it is worth using special means for pest control;
• before replanting, a thorough disinfection of the pot is necessary;
• carry out preventive measures.

Pests as a cause of drying

Leaf tips dry out due to water quality

Leaves can dry out due to poor water quality. It is necessary to change the watering process:

• it is worth clarifying with what water it is recommended to water the plant. Perhaps it requires acidified or especially soft water;
• do not water the flower with running water. It should be defended for at least a day. It is best if the water stays in the container for several days. After settling, the water is filtered;
• tap water can be replaced with thawed, rain or boiled water.

Leaf tips dry out due to lack of light or direct sunlight

The tips also begin to brown due to the wrong location. This problem is caused by both a lack of light and strong exposure to direct sunlight.

To identify the cause of the darkening, it is worth analyzing whether the flower is burned by direct sunlight. This effect is the reason for the appearance of brown spots and ends.

Leaves can also turn yellow due to lack of light. In this case, the color loses color unevenly, which is often accompanied by the loss of leaves.

To prevent this, you need:

• find out which side the flower prefers to grow: from the north, south, etc.;
• when it is not possible to put the plant on a lighted window, it is worth using a phyto or fluorescent lamp;
• if the ends darken only on one side, then sometimes it is necessary to turn the pot over so that the plant receives light evenly;
• the plant can be protected from direct exposure to sunlight with blinds or cardboard, which should be placed in the daytime.

Lack of light as a cause of leaf dryness

Regardless of why the leaves of anthurium, spathiphyllum, spatsiphyllum, chlorophytum and other plants begin to turn yellow, it is required:

• replace the topsoil with fresh soil;
• clean the leaves from dust;
• change the humidity of the air;
• revise the rules of care.

In order for the plant to delight with fresh and green foliage, it is necessary to comply with the basic care requirements. When identifying the problem of yellowing of the leaves, it is necessary to first determine the cause, and then act immediately so as not to finally ditch the home specimen.