Tupidanthus Care: Fertilizer and Brown Leaf Edges

Tupidanthus (tropical) grown in container or ground. Asks fertilizer and cure for brown, crumbling leaf edges.

Fertilizer

• Container: Balanced liquid monthly in growing season.
• Ground: 2-inch mulch (compost/leaf mold) 2 ft out from base.

Brown Edges Causes

• Indoors + direct sun through glass = leaf burn. Move to semi-shade.
• Indoors + semi-shade = check watering (damp, not soggy).
• Outdoors = cold dry wind. Move container or accept if in ground.

Cosmetic Fix

Remove affected leaves—won't harm plant.

Not expert's specialty (tropicals), but general principles apply.