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title: "Hi everyone. First time white princess philo parent here and I…"
description: "Hi everyone. First time white princess philo parent here and I couldn’t be more excited. But not too thrilled about the brown spots on her leaves. I’ve only…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/LVkDpEjUSZiIggrD2XQ4Bg"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "CandyTC🪷"
published: "2024-03-03T22:41:56.430335Z"
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# Hi everyone. First time white princess philo parent here and I…

_Posted by CandyTC🪷 on 2024-03-03_

Hi everyone. First time white princess philo parent here and I couldn’t be more excited.  
But not too thrilled about the brown spots on her leaves. I’ve only had her less than a month so wanted to know what the issue might be and nip it in the bud.  
She’s by a SW-facing window and skylight above. I water when soil is dry using the chopstick method (stick in for at least 2 mins).  
One of her leaves also curl in, not sure why.  
thank you 🙏🪴

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## 4 comments

### Bella56 commented on 2024-03-04

It’s normal for the white parts on all variegated plants to brown, that’s because they can’t photosynthesize. I’ve seen people use liquid silica to keep the white parts from browning.

#### CandyTC🪷 replied on 2024-03-04

Oh yay, nothing to worry about then. And I learn something new!! Thank you 🙏

### Mullein commented on 2024-03-04

You could try getting it a humidifier (if you want to invest). Large white variegation is delicate, like Bella said, but higher humidity can help them last longer and also help with curling usually

#### CandyTC🪷 replied on 2024-03-04

I have started using a humidifier about a week or so ago on her, I read about that too. I’ve actually been moving my humidifier around for the plants (now we’re the ones without one lol plants are spoiled lol). Thank for the advice!!

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