Where are the brown spots, and how does the soil feel?
The location and shape of the spots tells you whether it's the roots, the air, or the sun.
Where are the brown spots, and how does the soil feel?
Dark brown spots starting in the center, soil stays wet→Brown, crispy edges and tips, dry air nearby→Pale, bleached tan patches on the sunny side→
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Reviewed June 2026 · how we check this