Aloe vera needs a lot of light and warmth to thrive, but develops brown leaf tips in full sun. Sometimes whole leaves turn brownish. This development is natural and is used for sun protection.
The aloe vera automatically gets brown leaves when there is too much sun
Most aloe species are native to warm regions. Both the wild and the cultivated plants grow completely unprotected in the growing countries. When exposed to strong sunlight, the following changes can be observed in aloe vera:
- the leaves turn reddish-brown,
- the tips of the leaves turn brown and dry up.
These symptoms do not indicate improper care or even an illness. Rather, it is a natural response of a healthy plant to too much sun. Aloe vera stays green in a bright but not too sunny spot.
tips and tricks
After the winter, the plants should be gradually accustomed to sunlight.