Houseplant aspidistra

The leaves on my very old aspidistra plant are turning brown. Even the new leaves turn brown quickly. Why is this?

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#1 Comment By Alisma On 12/29/2016 @ 12:47 pm

Brown leaves on this plant can be a result of overwatering or underwatering (check the soil with your finger to make sure it’s dry before you water), salt buildup in the soil, or over-fertilization. Please see these articles for help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/signs-of-over-fertilization-in-houseplants.htm ^[2]

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