My Kalanchoe had been doing so well until recently. There's a white substance; it seems to be originating from the plant. The leaves are also browning :( Any advice on what I should be doing to bring this plant back?
white substance on Kalanchoe
looks like the white stuff could be mealy bugs
Ditto the meally bug.
The browning leaves might be either of 2 problems. One is not really a problem. It is normal for plants to shed their old leaves. As long as more new ones are growing, that might be all that it is.
The other possibility is a bit complex:
Kalanchoes are more succulent than many house plants, so need less water.
But they are not so tough that they can get by with a lot less water. Somewhere in between.
Best option seems to be to plant them in a fast draining mix but water about as often as most other house plants. The faster draining mix will allow them to dry out better. If you are using a moisture meter, then fairly dry between waterings.
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