Find the actual heat path
A plant need not touch a radiator to sit in its rising hot air. Check the leaves above it, the pot surface and the nearby wall when the heating is running. Note whether one side dries or browns faster than the other. A shelf directly over a radiator may expose both roots and foliage to changing conditions. Photograph the arrangement before moving anything so you can compare distances and the route of warm air later.
Choose a better position with similar light
Move the plant out of the direct heat plume while preserving suitable daylight. Shifting it several metres into a dim room can solve one problem and create another. Consider a nearby side position, an appropriate stand or a different window with comparable light. Check for cold drafts in the replacement spot and keep leaves from pressing against glass. The aim is a more consistent environment, not simply the maximum possible distance from every heat source in the room.
Reset the watering observation
The pot may dry more slowly after the move, especially if the new position is cooler or less bright. Continue checking moisture below the surface and the pot's weight rather than maintaining the old watering interval automatically. Empty outer containers and saucers after drainage. If the plant was repeatedly allowed to wilt beside the heater, do not compensate by keeping it continuously wet now. Record the first few drying cycles so the new routine reflects the plant's actual conditions.
Separate lasting scars from fresh damage
Brown tips and scorched patches will remain after relocation. Mark or photograph existing damage and watch for new changes over the following weeks. Inspect leaves for pests as well, since an environmental explanation should not prevent a basic check. Remove only fully damaged material where appropriate, leaving healthy leaf area to support recovery. If the plant stabilises, note the successful position on your room's seasonal light map. When heating is switched on again next year, that record lets you move the plant before the same pattern of stress begins.
A little further reading
Match these general notes to your plant variety, climate and local conditions.
