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Anthurium andraeanum Alabama Pink Brown Leaf Tips
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Anthurium andraeanum Alabama Pink – Brown Leaf Tips

Why does your Anthurium andraeanum Alabama Pink have brown leaf tips? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.

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Low Humidity

Anthuriums are tropical plants that require high humidity levels; when the air is too dry, the leaf margins and tips desiccate and turn brown.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Check if the edges of the leaves feel crispy or brittle to the touch.
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1 Increase local humidity around the plant by using a pebble tray or a humidifier to maintain levels above 50%.
Bleuhome 6-Pack 6in Plant Saucers Black
Bleuhome 6-Pack 6in Plant Saucers Black
Pot Saucers
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2 Mist the leaves regularly with a fine spray to provide immediate moisture to the foliage.
Flora Premium Plant Mister
Flora Premium Plant Mister
Spray Bottles
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3 Trim away the dead brown tips with sterilized scissors to prevent further aesthetic decline, being careful not to cut into healthy green tissue.
Fiskars 5/8" Bypass Pruning Shears
Fiskars 5/8" Bypass Pruning Shears
Cutting Tools
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Salt/Mineral Accumulation

Excessive buildup of fertilizer salts or minerals from tap water can burn the delicate leaf tips of Anthurium cultivars.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Look for a white, crusty residue on the soil surface or the edges of the pot.
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1 Flush the soil thoroughly with distilled or rainwater to leach out accumulated mineral salts and fertilizer buildup.
2 Use a moisture meter to monitor watering frequency and prevent future over-fertilization or salt buildup from stagnant water.
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter - Blue
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter - Blue
Water Meters
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3 Repot the plant in fresh, well-draining medium enriched with perlite to improve aeration and prevent future salt retention.
Legigo Perlite 15qt
Legigo Perlite 15qt
14.2 L • Perlite
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Inconsistent Watering

Allowing the medium to dry out completely between waterings causes moisture stress, leading to necrotic brown tips.

Common
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How to confirm: Stick your finger two inches into the soil to see if it has become bone-dry before the next watering.
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1 Monitor soil moisture levels closely using an analog meter to ensure the medium remains consistently moist but not waterlogged.
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter - Blue
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter - Blue
Water Meters
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2 Adjust your watering schedule to prevent the potting medium from drying out completely between sessions.
3 If the current potting mix is too fast-drying, consider repotting with a more moisture-retentive substrate like coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Yilotuce 11oz Sphagnum Moss
Yilotuce 11oz Sphagnum Moss
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Root Rot (Overwatering)

Too much water leads to anaerobic conditions, damaging the root system's ability to transport moisture to the leaf tips.

Common
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How to confirm: Gently lift the plant from its pot to check if the roots are dark, slimy, or lack a firm texture.
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1 Immediately inspect the roots for mushy, dark, or foul-smelling decay and trim away any damaged sections using sterilized tools.
2 Repot the plant in a well-draining, airy medium like a mix of orchid bark and perlite to prevent future anaerobic conditions.
Legigo 2qt Organic Orchid Bark
Legigo 2qt Organic Orchid Bark
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3 Use a moisture meter to monitor the soil and ensure you only water when the top inch of substrate is dry to avoid further overwatering.
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter - Blue
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter - Blue
Water Meters
$12
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