Leaf-tip browning or leaf-scorching can occur in many houseplants and is often a symptom of a bigger problem. In the most severe cases, sometimes the plants entire leaf will turn brown or black — which is a signal that your beloved needs some help. But what exactly causes this and how can we prevent it?
'Leaf scorch is something most people have encountered in their houseplant journey,' Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, Houseplant expert and the founder of The Houseplant Guru tells us. 'Why are the tips of the leaves turning brown? Leaf scorch doesn’t usually kill the plant, but it can if the reason for the browning isn’t corrected'.
