Peace lily leaf tips look scorched: causes and solutions

1. Reduce watering

Cause: Overwatering causes water to accumulate in the pot, which prevents the roots from breathing properly and leads to 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 prop up the bottom of the pot to help moisture evaporate, and place 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 exposure; you can also 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 scorched.

Solution: Reduce the frequency of fertilizing or lower the fertilizer concentration; if strong fertilizer has already been applied, 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 diseased spots, and eventually wither and drop off.

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