What to Do When Peace Lily Leaf Tips Look Burnt? Causes and Solutions

1. Reduce watering

Cause: Overwatering causes water to accumulate in the pot, which leads to poor root respiration and root rot.

Solution: If you have already overwatered, you can pull the plant out of the pot, let it dry in a ventilated spot, and then replant it, or raise the bottom of the pot to help moisture evaporate and leave it in a ventilated spot to dry.

2. Indirect light

Cause: Too much light will scorch the leaves, causing water loss from the leaves or scorching of the surface cells.

Solution: Move the plant to a location with weaker light or indirect light, or use plastic sheeting or similar materials to shade the plant.

3. Mainly light fertilizer

Cause: Excess fertilizer causes root burn, which shows above the soil as leaf tips turning yellow and withering, as if burnt.

Solution: Reduce the frequency of fertilizing or lower the fertilizer concentration; if you have already applied a strong fertilizer, you can scatter pak choi or radish seeds on the soil surface.

4. Spray pesticide promptly

Cause: After a plant is infected by pests or diseases, the leaves will also turn yellow, develop spots, and eventually wither and fall off.

Solution: If it has become infected with pests or diseases, remove the diseased leaves, and promptly spray or apply insecticide to the leaves.