What is causing browning at end of leaves of house plant

Hi
Any thoughts on what is causing this browning at end of leaves of this house plant - its appearing on end of lot of the leaves :-(
I don't know name of the plant
Am I watering it too much/not enough
Is it in a room that is too hot/too cold
Does it need more light
Thoughts?
Thanks

 

Hi Passport ,

The plant is a Ctenanthe It's a member of the Maranta family.
The brown-ness at the end of the leaves Is caused by letting the plant dry out at the roots. They should be kept just moist during the Winter with more during Spring/Summer. They also like being misted if they are in a dry atmosphere.

 

Thanks Anthony

Ive been watering the plant when the soil in the container starts drying out. Frequency of watering could be once a week or once every few weeks depening on the dryness of soil

Would you recommend watering the plant every week by sitting it in a dish and letting the roots soak up the water ?

Thanks

 

You could do that, but, remember to drain away the excess water after about 2 hours.

 

Thanks Anthony

 

No problem