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title: "What’s wrong with my white philodendron? All of the white parts have…"
description: "What’s wrong with my white philodendron? All of the white parts have turned brown."
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Brook"
published: "2025-10-13T19:20:48.665407Z"
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# What’s wrong with my white philodendron? All of the white parts have…

_Posted by Brook on 2025-10-13_

What’s wrong with my white philodendron? All of the white parts have turned brown.

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## 7 comments

### Buzzard commented on 2025-10-13

Houseplants are expensive.

### Cassy commented on 2025-10-13

If you’re good on humidity, light, and fertilizer it might be the watering schedule? Infrequent or overwatering can cause browning/yellowing. Are you able to rule out root rot? Also adding Silica for plants as needed when watering can help with maintaining variegation.

#### Cassy replied on 2025-10-13

If this is happening out of nowhere for sure inspect for pests. Hopefully it’s not thrips

### Phil commented on 2025-10-13

The white turning brown in highly variegated plants is pretty much normal. You can help avoid the issue with a silica supplement.

### 9s commented on 2025-10-14

The new growth looks smaller and smaller. Can you confirm? If so, the area is too dark for the plant and the white parts are being sacrificed. 😭

#### Brook replied on 2025-10-14

I have it on a high shelf but it’s not near the light so I’ll probably move it and try getting it more humidity

### Yup commented on 2025-10-14

Needs light

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