What can I do about browning tips on a healthy bamboo plant?

Teresa Martin
by Teresa Martin
The bamboo is growing and healthy but the leaf tips are turning brown. Should I add more water even though the roots are submerged?
  6 answers
  • Nancy Turner Nancy Turner on Jun 09, 2018

    If it is lucky bamboo, it really isn't bamboo, it is actually Dracaena. Check this out, it is a good article. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lucky-bamboo/growing-lucky-bamboo-indoor.htm

  • Carol Marszalek Carol Marszalek on Jun 09, 2018

    Cultural or environmental conditions can also lead to browning on bambooplants. Heat – Too much heat or direct sunlight may be the reason for a browning bamboo plant, as most bamboo varieties prefer shade or partial sunlight. Water – Both under- and over-watering can cause a bamboo with brown tips.

  • Van Davidson Van Davidson on Jun 11, 2018

    Lack of humidity

  • Sandie60 Sandie60 on Jun 11, 2018

    The yellowing is caused by the chlorine in your tap water. Need to use bottle water. Let your tap water sit for 12-24 hours before using.


  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Jun 14, 2023

    The brown tips could mean a number of things, get non-chlorinated water instead of tap water, maybe too much sun or too little, try moving it to another location.

  • Mogie Mogie on Jun 16, 2023

    Heat – Too much heat or direct sunlight may be the reason for a browning bamboo plant, as most bamboo varieties prefer shade or partial sunlight. Water – Both under- and over-watering can cause a bamboo with brown tips.