What causing the browning? The browning is rough and crun...
15ft to light, indirect
7” pot with drainage
Last watered 4 months ago
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The browning you’re seeing looks environmental, not pest-related. A few likely causes (and you may have more than one):
1. Low humidity (most common)
These begonias need high humidity (60–80%).
Signs
• Crispy or browning leaf edges
• Darkened patches near the veins
• Leaves curling or stiffening
Fix
• Place near a humidifier
• Use a humidity dome or cabinet
• Group plants together
• Avoid misting directly (can cause fungal spots)
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2. Inconsistent watering
Begonias hate extremes.
Too dry
• Browning edges
• Leaf drop
Too wet
• Dark, mushy spots
• Leaf collapse near the base
Best practice
• Keep soil evenly moist, never soggy
• Let only the top ½–1 inch dry out
• Use a pot with excellent drainage
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3. Tap water / salt buildup
Begonias are sensitive to minerals.
Fix
• Switch to distilled, rain, or filtered water
• Flush the soil monthly with clean water
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4. Light stress
These want bright, indirect light only.
Too much light
• Leaf scorching
• Brown patches with yellow halos
Too little light
• Weak growth
• Dull coloration
1. Low humidity (most common)
These begonias need high humidity (60–80%).
Signs
• Crispy or browning leaf edges
• Darkened patches near the veins
• Leaves curling or stiffening
Fix
• Place near a humidifier
• Use a humidity dome or cabinet
• Group plants together
• Avoid misting directly (can cause fungal spots)
⸻
2. Inconsistent watering
Begonias hate extremes.
Too dry
• Browning edges
• Leaf drop
Too wet
• Dark, mushy spots
• Leaf collapse near the base
Best practice
• Keep soil evenly moist, never soggy
• Let only the top ½–1 inch dry out
• Use a pot with excellent drainage
⸻
3. Tap water / salt buildup
Begonias are sensitive to minerals.
Fix
• Switch to distilled, rain, or filtered water
• Flush the soil monthly with clean water
⸻
4. Light stress
These want bright, indirect light only.
Too much light
• Leaf scorching
• Brown patches with yellow halos
Too little light
• Weak growth
• Dull coloration
