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Pineapple Plant Brown Tips: Light and Watering Adjustments

Anne's Christmas gift pineapple plant (with fruit) developed brown, dry leaf tips. Soil moist. Gets plenty of sunlight, no cold/drafts.

Will Creed: Needs strong light—right in front of uncovered sunny window. Brown tips from insufficient light or overwatering. Allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Don't repot. Proper light, pot size, watering keep leaves green.

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