Spider plant going brown at tips.

[Fluffycloudland77]

I’ve tried misting it, not misting it, deionised water, letting it get dry, not letting it get dry.

It arrived needing repotting so maybe that will help.? Are they just programmed to go brown? What do the growers water with? Are they using rain water?.

Usually it's because they are too dry but as you keep doing different things to it it might be down to inconsistent watering. Try settling down to a consistent watering regime. They like to be damp hut not soaking wet.

You can subtly cut the brown tips off with a pair of scissors to improve the plant's look. If it has babies peg a couple of young plants down in a pot of compost so you can replace the adult plant if it looks past its best

Ok, he was watered Saturday and he’s still damp so I’ll check daily. Maybe he only needs water every 10 days.

I’m going to put a bowl out for rainwater.

I bought soil moisture meter to gauge when to water my house plants (and outdoor plants too). Since using this I've discovered my own judgement is often incorrect. My plants look much healthier now.

Mine is like this: www.amazon.co.uk/XLUX-Soil-Moisture-Sensor-Meter/dp/B014MJ8J2U/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=soil+moisture&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1607682548&sr=8-3

I'd leave him be. I water mine when the pot gets light- at this time of year it's about once a fortnight and then he gets a really good soaking in the bath

Damnit dh said I needed a hydrometer sort of thing and I said no I didn’t but you agree with him.

I’m leaving him be, he’s damp. He does need a repot though soon.

I think they do better on the dryish side. I found mine did not thrive in direct sunlight in my south facing lounge window but has done well since I moved it.