I have never had a problem with mine and it is growing quite large. I add water everyday, use a little fertilizer, a couple drops a month, and have it near the kitcken window in the shade. For your problems I would wash the rocks and let the roots air dry for a day. Clean the pot too. Then use bottled water. I found browning leaves to mean it is getting too much light. Hope this helps a little. Now I need to find out if I can cut the thing in half. My plant is over two feet tall. ... View related article.