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Addressing Brown Tips on Hawaiian Dwarf (Rhoeo spathacea)

Owner shows lighting setup for Hawaiian Dwarf with brown tips. Expert Tracy: tips usually from low humidity or water quality, not light. Raise humidity with pebble tray (pot above water) or group plants. Use distilled water to avoid fluoride/chlorine/mineral buildup.

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