Zantedeschia Gold Medal – Brown Leaf Tips

Flora Premium Plant Mister

2 Mist the foliage regularly with a fine spray to provide immediate moisture to the leaves.

Spray Bottles

$12

3 Trim away the dead, brown tips with clean shears to prevent the damage from spreading further up the leaf blade.

GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter - Blue

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Inconsistent Watering (Underwatering)

When the growing medium dries out completely between waterings, the plant cannot transport moisture to the furthest extremities of the foliage. This results in necrosis at the leaf tips.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Insert your finger into the soil; if it is bone dry several inches below the surface, underwatered stress is likely.

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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 dry state.

Water Meters

$12

Chapin 48000 0.5G Watering Can

2 Establish a consistent watering schedule, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged, to prevent the leaves from drying out.

2.3 L • Recycled Plastic

$12

3 Trim away the dead, brown leaf tips with clean shears to improve the plant's aesthetic and prevent further moisture loss.

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Salt or Fertilizer Buildup

Excessive mineral salts from tap water or over-fertilizing Zantedeschia can cause toxic accumulation in the leaf tissues. This physiological drought effect leads to tip burn.

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 excess fertilizer from the root zone.

2 Prune away the dead, brown leaf tips using sterilized shears to prevent further aesthetic decline and maintain plant health.

FoxFarm Grow Big Liquid Plant Food 1 Gallon

3 Switch to a low-salt water source and reduce fertilizer frequency, using a balanced liquid formula like FoxFarm Grow Big only when necessary.

3.8 L • 1 pcs

$79

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Fungal Leaf Spot (e.g., Botrytis)

While often starting as spots, fungal infections in humid conditions can cause the tips to rot and turn brown/black. This usually occurs if there is poor air circulation around the large leaves.

Common

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How to confirm: Inspect the underside of the brown areas for any dark fuzzy mold or small black lesions.

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1 Prune and remove all affected brown leaves using sterilized shears to prevent the fungus from spreading to healthy foliage.