Why does your Kalanchoe Passion Hera have brown leaf tips? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Kalanchoe species are sensitive to salts found in tap water and fertilizers. Over time, these minerals accumulate in the leaf tissue, causing the tips to desiccate and turn brown.
Passion Kalanchoe prefers moderate humidity; extremely dry indoor air can cause rapid transpiration from the leaf margins, leading to crispy brown tips.
While succulents are drought-tolerant, prolonged periods of bone-dry soil can lead to the death of terminal leaf tissues as the plant prioritizes core hydration.
Excessive nitrogen or high concentrations of salts in succulent-specific fertilizers can cause osmotic stress, manifesting as scorched leaf edges.
Your plant might also be experiencing one of these issues: