Dry leaves on a plant can have several meanings. It goes beyond a lack of water. Easy to identify, difficult to say why. That's why our gardener Carol Costa made a very complete video, explaining the various reasons that cause a leaf to dry out – whether it's part of it, an entire leaf or even the entire plant! Plants have leaves and they can dry out. Be it a tree, a forage plant, a species that likes shade or sun, with thin or fleshy foliage. The number of answers to this cause is as great as the variety of types of leaves and goes beyond the plant: the location where it is is part of this puzzle. To identify what causes dry leaves, look at the whole scene. It will be easier to understand what the plant is trying to tell you. There are several factors that can result in a plant with parts or all of its leaves dry out. The most common are: dry air, overwatering, fungal diseases, improper fertilization, lack of sunlight and a cramped pot. That's a lot, right? So, since we're playing detective, let's dissect each case case by case. 1 - dry air. You notice that the tip of the leaf is dry. If the plant is in an air-conditioned place, the humidity is low or it's a very windy place. Watering helps, but in these cases, spraying will help keep the entire plant more humid. Jabuticabeiras, banana trees, ravenalas, marantas, anthuriums and other broad-leaved creatures will thank you. 2 - lack or excess of sunlight. This is easy to solve. If the plant is in the dark, just move the pot closer to a source of natural light (hello, Sun!). The opposite also happens. If the leaf is exposed to strong sunlight, it can turn yellow or whitish, lose its natural green and, in more serious cases, dry out part of it. If possible, move the pot away from the strong sunlight and, if that's not possible, leave the burned leaves there. 3 - incorrect fertilization. Soft, curled leaves are a sign of a lack of fertilizer and not enough water. Use better fertilizer and prefer a type that is more complete in macro and micronutrients, such as Bokashi. 4 - fungal diseases. The fungus attacks the plant and begins to cause spots in layers, until the leaf becomes dry. One of them is anthracnose – there is no point in pulling off the leaf, the fungus is in the plant. It may be the case of using a fungicide solution, but whether the fungal disease is active or not, fertilize – link at the end of the post. 5 - overwatering. This is the perfect environment for fungi and bacteria, especially if there is little light and heat. Pots with holes and the finger trick will help you avoid overdoing it when watering. 6 - cramped pot. This is easy to identify. If the plant is all squeezed and seems too big for the pot, it may be time to transplant it to a bigger house, with more substrate and good fertilizer – how about Bokashi? There is a link below. Understand what is attacking the plant, so that you can use the appropriate treatment, and try one solution at a time. Sunlight does not help plants that are overwatered, and a fungal solution is useless when the problem is mites, for example. Keep an eye on the plant, be patient, and keep your leaves looking green again. After watching this video and with your dedication, your plants will be green again. Links: recipe against fungi - https://minhasplantas.com.br/tv/organ... Bordeaux mixture - https://minhasplantas.com.br/duvidas/... combat mites - https://minhasplantas.com.br/tv/praga... finger meter - https://minhasplantas.com.br/tv/rega/... desert rose - https://minhasplantas.com.br/tv/sol-f... Bokashi - https://minhasplantas.com.br/tv/adubo... Plants in the video: aspidistra (Aspidistra elatior) fern (Nephrolepsis exaltata) batman anthurium (Anthurium x macrolobium) desert rose (Adenium obesum)