Rattlesnake Plant with Dry Tips: Causes and Solutions
Calathea lancifolia
Is your Rattlesnake Plant showing dry tips? Discover 2 possible causes and how to treat them.
🔍 Possible Causes (2)
Low Humidity Stress
Low humidity stress occurs when indoor air becomes too dry, causing plants to lose moisture faster than they can absorb it through their roots. This is especially common during winter heating periods, near radiators and heating vents, or in air-conditioned spaces. Tropical plants are particularly susceptible to low humidity damage.
✓ Related symptoms:
- • Dry, crispy, or brown leaf edges and tips
- • Increased susceptibility to pest infestations (spider mites thrive in dry conditions)
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Underwatering
Underwatering or drought stress is a physiological disorder that occurs when the amount of water a plant loses through transpiration exceeds the amount its roots can absorb from the soil. This leads to cellular dehydration and various visible symptoms that can compromise plant health and productivity.
✓ Related symptoms:
- • Wilting leaves that feel dry and crispy to touch
- • Brown, crispy edges on leaves (marginal scorch)
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