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title: "What's making my white knight's leaves turn brown? Is it a watering…"
description: "What's making my white knight's leaves turn brown? Is it a watering problem, light, soil or something else?? They were so pretty!!!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/iq1PB3pfLlAoXmzfz0QIJk"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Melinda"
published: "2025-03-23T02:51:39.288447Z"
language: "en"
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# What's making my white knight's leaves turn brown? Is it a watering…

_Posted by Melinda on 2025-03-23_

What's making my white knight's leaves turn brown? Is it a watering problem, light, soil or something else?? They were so pretty!!!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kE1dh0MUdjzxwZ2U7SiuNe78D-ZXWxEi47pq8TgwnP4/rdj7vkUQQyuTv1r-oz38ZQ.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-03-23

This is more than likely just the curse of the white leaf. Get some liquid silica and start using it every watering. Its a night and day difference

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-03-23

Aka a light problem.

#### Phil replied on 2025-03-23

Agree with this 100%. It’s great for the other plants also. Do some research though to make sure you get the correct type. Usually two types available but one is far better. Pic is what I use and from Amazon.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OWAkyZxcZtwxk-v_HG7sG7i-GaZeWOFpvbl_VkIbhkY/4QbnGrtLQ1eKt3YGC7STag.webp?size=large)

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-03-23

Definitely different types. They even make a granular i saw last time i was looking. Not sure how that works. I use the Gold Silica. But about to switch to Grotek once I finish this bottle.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/LABcXOiTFudmBUCsau2S0dZnnxDdeMAvwSHhNs7sG2k/NMcvNSR1TYK3v-7DSTHmFQ.webp?size=large)

### Melinda commented on 2025-03-23

Thank you so much!!

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