China Doll Brown Leaf Edges: Mineral Buildup or Root Rot

Cause 1: Hard Water Mineral Accumulation

Flush the soil repeatedly with filtered or distilled water to leach out salts. Damaged leaves won’t recover, but new growth should be clean.

Cause 2: Root Rot from Overpotting

If moved to a larger pot in the last 2 years, excess soil holds water too long. Remove loose soil, move to a smaller pot with fast-draining mix. Water only when top inch is dry. Never let sit in saucer water.

How to Tell

Email a photo of plant + pot to wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com for a visual assessment of pot size vs. root mass.