Monstera Rhaphidophora Brown Leaves. Rhaphidophora are native to Thailand and Malaysia so they enjoy warm temperatures bright indirect light and high humidity. The tips of Monstera leaves turn brown when their water requirement is not adequately met.
But fortunately for us the plants grow very rapidly and are easy to grow. Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma Problem 2. The biggest thing that can wreck your monsteras leaves is over or underwatering.
The tips of Monstera leaves turn brown when their water requirement is not adequately met.
If you notice dark brown spots on your monstera leaves this might indicate that your plants roots are rotting due to over-watering. Once spots develop the leaves are damaged forever. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma like to have damp soil but definitely not soggy as soggy soil causes root rot. It is native to limited areas in southern Thailand and parts of Malaysia and was discovered in the late 1800s.