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Why are the tips of the leaves on my Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise) turning brown?

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Brown tips on the leaves of a Strelitzia are usually caused by a lack of humidity or over-fertilization. Try increasing the humidity around the plant or decreasing the frequency of fertilization.

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