What do the brown areas look like, and what's going on around the plant?
The pattern of browning tells you whether it's the air, the water, or the cold.
What do the brown areas look like, and what's going on around the plant?
Crispy edges and tips — heating or AC nearby→Brown tips on many leaves — I use tap water→Grayish, water-soaked blotches after a cold spell→
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