Brown spots on plant leaves: a calm checklist
Brown spots can look dramatic, but the pattern matters. A crispy edge, a soft dark patch, and small speckles can point to different care problems.
Look at the spot pattern
- Crispy edges can happen when watering, humidity, or light is stressing the plant.
- Soft dark patches can happen when leaves stay wet or damaged tissue spreads.
- Tiny speckles may deserve a closer pest check.
Check the recent routine
Think through watering, light, fertilizer, repotting, drafts, and any products used nearby. A timeline often explains more than one leaf does.
Track the next week
Photograph the spot, choose one care adjustment, and compare the plant again in a few days. Plant recovery is easier to judge with notes instead of memory.
PlantGuard AI keeps the photo, symptom notes, and recovery plan together so the next step is easier to follow.