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title: "I got this plant from target about 2 weeks ago. But the white leaves…"
description: "I got this plant from target about 2 weeks ago. But the white leaves are getting brown and I haven’t seen any growth yet. How can I fix it? It is under a grow…"
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community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "Angel"
published: "2024-05-03T15:18:28.944271Z"
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# I got this plant from target about 2 weeks ago. But the white leaves…

_Posted by Angel on 2024-05-03_

I got this plant from target about 2 weeks ago. But the white leaves are getting brown and I haven’t seen any growth yet. How can I fix it? It is under a grow light. I water about every 7 days and it’s planted in moss. (Also very sad day since the 100% white leaf did not grow bigger for a picture 🥲) but how do I help it grow better? Also all of the bigger stem was cut when I bought it so idk if that’s what’s stunting the growth?

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## 4 comments

### Lizzy commented on 2024-05-03

I’d change the soil to a chunky aroid mix — I use equal parts general potting soil, orchid bark, and perlite. I also noticed the white parts get brown if they get water on them, but those parts also tend not to last as long as the green so it’s not necessarily a sign that something is wrong!

#### Angel replied on 2024-05-03

Thank you! Also the main stem getting cut won’t be a problem for future growth?

#### Lizzy replied on 2024-05-03

Nope, it’ll just need to sprout a new stem off the previous node, so that’ll probably take a bit more time than you’re expecting but once the new stem is established it should take off!

### Kate commented on 2024-05-04

The white parts of the leaves will naturally brown over time. Since there is no chlorophyll there making food for the plant, it puts less energy into maintaining that part of the leaf.

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