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Trachelospermum jasminoides Brown Leaf Tips
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Trachelospermum jasminoides – Brown Leaf Tips

Why does your Trachelospermum jasminoides have brown leaf tips? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.

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Jump to cause: Underwatering and Low Humidity Salt Accumulation (Fertilizer Burn) Root Bound or Poor Drainage Fungal Leaf Spot (Phytophthora or Cercospora)

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Underwatering and Low Humidity

Star jasmine is sensitive to drought stress; when soil dries out completely, the plant cannot transport enough water to the furthest extremities, causing the tips to desiccate.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Check if the soil is bone-dry several inches below the surface and if the air in your location is particularly dry.
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1 Check the soil moisture level immediately using a moisture meter to determine if the root zone has reached a critical drought state.
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter - Blue
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter - Blue
Water Meters
$12
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2 Increase ambient humidity around the plant by using a fine mist spray bottle to hydrate the foliage and prevent further tip desiccation.
Flora Premium Plant Mister
Flora Premium Plant Mister
Spray Bottles
$12
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3 Establish a consistent watering schedule to ensure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged, preventing the plant from reaching complete drought stress.
Chapin 48000 0.5G Watering Can
Chapin 48000 0.5G Watering Can
2.3 L • Recycled Plastic
$12
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Salt Accumulation (Fertilizer Burn)

Excessive use of synthetic fertilizers leads to a buildup of mineral salts in the growing medium, which draws moisture out of the leaf tips via osmosis.

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 large amounts of fresh, distilled, or rainwater to leach out accumulated mineral salts from the growing medium.
2 Prune away the brown, crispy leaf tips using sterilized shears to prevent further aesthetic damage and promote healthy growth.
Fiskars 5/8" Bypass Pruning Shears
Fiskars 5/8" Bypass Pruning Shears
Cutting Tools
$13
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3 Repot the plant into fresh, well-draining soil and avoid applying any new fertilizer for at least several weeks to allow the root system to recover.
Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix
Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix
15.1 L
$22
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Root Bound or Poor Drainage

If the jasmine is in a container that is too small, the root mass prevents adequate water absorption, or if the soil is compacted, lack of oxygen causes tip dieback.

Common
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How to confirm: Gently lift the plant from its pot to see if the roots are circling tightly around the interior walls.
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1 Check the soil moisture and aeration levels using a moisture meter to determine if the soil is compacted or staying too wet.
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter SMM-V3
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter SMM-V3
Water Meters
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2 Repot the jasmine into a larger container with fresh, well-draining potting soil to alleviate root constriction and improve oxygen access.
Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix
Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix
15.1 L
$22
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3 Ensure the new container has adequate drainage and use a saucer to catch excess water, preventing water from pooling at the roots.
Bleuhome 10" Plant Saucer 6-Pack Black
Bleuhome 10" Plant Saucer 6-Pack Black
Pot Saucers
$20
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Fungal Leaf Spot (Phytophthora or Cercospora)

While usually presenting as spots, severe fungal infections in high-moisture environments can lead to necrotic tissue spreading to the leaf margins.

Common
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How to confirm: Inspect the underside of the leaves for small dark lesions or fuzzy fungal growth.
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1 Apply an organic fungicide to the affected foliage to halt the spread of the fungal pathogen and protect healthy leaves.
Bonide Captain Jack's Copper Fungicide 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Copper Fungicide 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
$12
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2 Prune away any heavily necrotic or diseased leaves using sterilized shears to prevent further infection spread.
Fiskars 5/8" Bypass Pruning Shears
Fiskars 5/8" Bypass Pruning Shears
Cutting Tools
$13
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3 Improve air circulation around the plant and avoid overhead watering to reduce the high-moisture conditions that favor fungal growth.
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