Why does some interior redwood foliage look like crap?

[Mikecheck123]

This branch is growing, and the foliage around the ends looks green. But further up the branch it looks drab and almost dead.

 

[eeeealmo]

if it's crispy you are likely letting it get too dry

 

[Mikecheck123]

if it's crispy you are likely letting it get too dry

Cool, thanks!