Chumasande MatiwaneAloe is generally a low-maintenance houseplant, but its leaves can turn brown and suffer without proper care. Despite how easy they are to care for, the aloe can become susceptible to brown spots and leaves. This can be due to a few reasons.
Aloes are native to the African continent and require warm temperatures, well-draining soil, and plenty of light to thrive.
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Reasons why aloe turn brown:
1. Too much sunlight
Most succulents prefer lots of sunshine and aloe houseplants are no exception. Although these succulents love the sun, too much can burn their leaves. The leaf tips can burn if the plant is placed in a south-facing window, which usually gets the brightest light from the sun. To avoid this from happening keep it in an area where it will receive indirect sunlight. If you don’t adjust the lighting, the leaves can curl and dry with time.
2. Overwatering
Too much water is one of the most common reasons your aloe is turning brown. These houseplants are succulents, and they prefer less water because they store moisture inside their leaves.
Overwatering can result in root rot, which can be identified by the brown, wilting, and softness of the leaves. Succulents are intolerant to overwatering, and overly wet soil encourages fungal disease on the plant.
3. Under-watering
As much as overwatering is a problem, at the same time, you don’t want to starve your houseplant of water. Though a hardy desert plant, your aloe will still need a drink now and again.
You’ll know when your aloe is underwatered by checking its leaves. Its leaves will start wrinkling, curling, drying, and browning in response to a lack of moisture in the plant.
4. Pests and diseases
Brown spots on your aloe houseplants can indicate a pest presence. Pests might even look like small brown spots on the leaves. However, pests can be wiped away gently with a soft sponge so as not to damage your plant further.
Plant diseases can also turn the aloe’s leaves brown. If your houseplant is infected with a fungal disease, cut off the affected parts so it does not spread to other parts of the plant.
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To help prevent browning on your aloe, understand their growing needs and pay attention to any changes your plant might be experiencing.
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