Why does your Agave americana have brown leaf tips? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
As a succulent, Agave americana is drought-tolerant, but extremely dry air can cause the very tips of the leaves to lose moisture faster than the plant can transport it.
Excessive buildup of mineral salts from tap water or fertilizers can cause 'tip burn' in Agaves, as the plant attempts to sequester toxins in the leaf extremities.
While Agaves need well-draining soil, saturated substrate can cause root decay, which prevents water uptake and leads to necrotic, brown tips as the leaves die back.
If the plant was recently moved from shade to direct intense sunlight, the leaf tissues may have suffered thermal damage, manifesting as localized brown patches or tips.
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