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title: "I know new leaves are supposed to be lighter until they darken but…"
description: "I know new leaves are supposed to be lighter until they darken but the stem to the leaf is lighter than it was yesterday is that normal?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/RboDOha14c9C2y8i4ZNbBc"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Lexi"
published: "2024-12-25T20:00:30.557359Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/3sHTOOdrcDCuExtYrR-2KDnKHkohP3qM7oRo_IXvZ00/sjuSWW80S7iH6l3_Pxq9uQ.webp?size=large"
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# I know new leaves are supposed to be lighter until they darken but…

_Posted by Lexi on 2024-12-25_

I know new leaves are supposed to be lighter until they darken but the stem to the leaf is lighter than it was yesterday is that normal?

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## 1 comment

### Laurel commented on 2024-12-26

Yes this looks healthy!

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