Peace Lily Brown Tips?
The common causes — and how to tell them apart.
Brown tips on a peace lily are usually a moisture or mineral issue, not a disease: low humidity and hard or fluoridated water dry and burn the leaf tips, and salt/fertiliser buildup browns the edges. A white crust on the soil points to salts. Snap a photo below for an instant diagnosis and the exact fix.
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The 3 causes, compared
| Cause | How to spot it | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Low humidity / dry air | Uniform dry brown edges; plant in a dry room | Raise humidity, group plants, and keep it out of dry draughts |
| Fluoride / chlorine / hard water | Whole-tip browning over time | Switch to filtered, distilled, or rainwater |
| Salt / fertiliser buildup | Brown edges plus a white crusty deposit on the soil or pot rim | Flush (leach) the soil with plain water and fertilise less often |
FAQ
- Why does my peace lily get brown tips?
- Most often dry air, hard or fluoridated water, or fertiliser-salt buildup. Raising humidity, switching to filtered water, and flushing the soil usually fix it.
- Should I cut the brown tips off my peace lily?
- You can trim them to a natural point for looks, but the tip won't regrow — the key is fixing the humidity, water quality, or salt buildup so new leaves stay clean.