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title: "My teneke tree is turning pink! I didn’t realize it could do this, I…"
description: "My teneke tree is turning pink! I didn’t realize it could do this, I thought you had to purchase the ruby teneke tree to have pink leaves! Very cool"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/xpS42cNuR8GSHFZpq3C_ww"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Colton"
published: "2024-09-01T16:17:45.80508Z"
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# My teneke tree is turning pink! I didn’t realize it could do this, I…

_Posted by Colton on 2024-09-01_

My teneke tree is turning pink!  
I didn’t realize it could do this, I thought you had to purchase the ruby teneke tree to have pink leaves! Very cool

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wBmy8Fc1zRKsIOwV0Y5ePtVoS_M9eYskhgvuXAMwIxQ/azQ4M4CARjublHHmgz9d_A.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-09-01

the new leaves on a tineke will be pink and it will fade over time. generally means good light!

#### Colton replied on 2024-09-02

Oh great!! Thank you for the info

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