In general, it is not difficult to plant and care for ornamental plants. Types of ornamental plants grown indoors are cultivated to be able to survive in a variety of conditions, and unlike types of plants that grow outdoors, ornamental plants do not need to deal with insects or other animals. To be honest, most people prefer beautiful houseplants instead of healthy ones. Even though they are healthy, ornamental plants can experience conditions that make them unsightly, such as brown spots or brown leaf tips. Learning how to remove these brown leaf tips will help you have an attractive looking houseplant.
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Step 1. Decide if you should remove all the leaves
Brown leaf tips or margins are common, even in healthy houseplants. Leaves can still carry out the process of photosynthesis because most of their parts are still green. However, if most of the leaves are brown and dry, it is best to remove the leaves by picking or cutting them.
Step 2. Take a sharp pair of scissors
The brown leaf tips can be easily cleaned with ordinary scissors. For best results, use the sharpest scissors you have. Sharp scissors will reduce the chance of damage to plant cells, thereby reducing the amount of energy the plant needs to recover after being cut.
Step 3. Cut off the brown tips of the leaves
Use scissors to cut off the brown tips of the leaves. Leave just a little brown part of the leaf. This needs to be done to avoid "cutting" new cuts on the leaves which will stress the plant and eventually turn brown as well.
Step 4. Turn the trimmed leaf tips into compost
If you have your own composting machine or a composting program in your neighborhood, the brown leaf tips can be turned into compost. However, if you suspect a houseplant is diseased, throw the tips of the leaves in the trash to prevent contamination of the compost.
Step 5. Address the main causes of leaf tips turning dry and brown
By taking action to improve the health of your houseplants, you can avoid this leaf discoloration in the first place. Brown leaves can be a sign of either overwatering or lack of water, lack of sunlight, or an excess of salt in the soil. Address this potential problem and watch for any changes in the color of the leaves.
Step 6. Many types of plants, such as various types of palms, shed their lower leaves regularly as they grow
There is no way to prevent the leaves from turning brown. These leaves can be cut off when they are dry and completely discolored.
Step 7. Brown spots or small holes on the leaves of houseplants could be a sign of an insect attack
Check the soil and underside of leaves to detect problems early before they get worse.
