Why Do Peace Lilies Get Brown Leaves

Why Do Peace Lilies Get Brown Leaves

Here is the answer to a much asked question according to the Plant Care Website.  I hope it helps.

Question: I have brown tips on my peace lily plant (Spathiphyllum). In fact, many of my plants seem to have or get brown tips. Can you tell me why? Sandra

Answer: Sandra, your question or condition is not an unusual one. It is one question we get many times. There are many reasons why tips turn brown on peace lily and many houseplants in general like bamboo palm, Dracaena, and spider plants.

• Houseplant Fertilizer – more correctly – over fertilizing causing salts to burn.
• Excess water or over-watering and under-watering
• Pests – (I prefer natural pesticides for control)

or a combination of these factors and others. Throw into the mix the different varieties and its gets very confusing on why many indoor plants get brown tips.