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title: "My Monstera Thai Constellation is browning but only on the variegated…"
description: "My Monstera Thai Constellation is browning but only on the variegated white parts. I checked the roots and it hasn’t got root rot and it’s in a chunky soil mix…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "LachlanM"
published: "2025-05-27T00:41:13.807583Z"
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# My Monstera Thai Constellation is browning but only on the variegated…

_Posted by LachlanM on 2025-05-27_

My Monstera Thai Constellation is browning but only on the variegated white parts. I checked the roots and it hasn’t got root rot and it’s in a chunky soil mix so i’m unsure why this is happening. Does anyone know how i can stop this from happening more. Thanks!

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## 8 comments

### Kyle commented on 2025-05-27

Try to give it more light. This was happening to mine at the start of last fall when the light was starting to fade, I moved it to a brighter spot and the browning stopped

#### YinDeezy replied on 2025-05-27

+1 for more light

### KJM commented on 2025-05-27

My standard reply, lovethatleaf.com has a very informative article called The ultimate guide to thai constellation and how not to kill it.

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-05-27

This is very common with Var plants. Supplement with Silica. It's simply caused by the fact there is no chlorophyll protection on the Var white/cream areas, and the sun scorched them. The silica helps fortify the cells and helps to reduce or eliminate it

#### Brijae replied on 2025-12-02

Is this ok to use throughout the winter as well? In facing similar issues with my Thai constellation

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-12-03

I use it year round, every watering. For all my non-sensitive plants. But especially amy varigated

#### Brijae replied on 2025-12-03

Should I cut this leaf off?

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#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-12-03

Personally if its not yellowing, its fine and helping the plant make nutrients. You can just snip off the brown bits if it bothers you.

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