My Tropical Plant Puts On New Foliage, Turns Brown Starting…
Anthony Asked
My tropical plant puts on new foliage, turns brown starting at the tip then moves up the leaf, then dies. This plant use to be full of leaves but now it has only a few left. It is still putting on new growth.
The Gardener’s Answer
Hello, Anthony: Without knowing what plant you are growing I cannot give you specific information in terms of what makes this plant happy. Each plant has growing conditions that they perform best in. In general when we see die-back of foliage it is caused by insufficient light and/or moisture levels. In some cases insects can also do this but if you have checked the foliage for insects and did not see any then this is probably not the problem. The good news is that your plant is putting on new growth. For now you should remove all foliage that does not look good, check the soil to make sure it is not sopping wet, and the drainage holes to make sure they are not clogged. Also if you have recently moved it to a new location you may consider moving it back. If you can let me know what this plant is I can give you more details.
