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title: "Hi! I need help with my zebra plant! Its outer leaves are starting to…"
description: "Hi! I need help with my zebra plant! Its outer leaves are starting to turn brown. It does share a pot with another zebra plant. Any idea what could be causing…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Kayla"
published: "2025-06-06T00:56:56.118703Z"
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# Hi! I need help with my zebra plant! Its outer leaves are starting to…

_Posted by Kayla on 2025-06-06_

Hi! I need help with my zebra plant! Its outer leaves are starting to turn brown. It does share a pot with another zebra plant. Any idea what could be causing this?

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## 6 comments

### Trysten commented on 2025-06-06

I do not have one of these so don't quote me! But it looks like perhaps its thirsty?

### Phil commented on 2025-06-06

Most Haworthias become dark when exposed to very bright light, such as direct sun. Would that be a possibility?

#### Kayla replied on 2025-06-06

Yes it is in a window so it may be getting too much sunlight

#### Phil replied on 2025-06-06

They usually revert back to the green after a few weeks in lower light.

#### Susan M replied on 2025-07-27

Thanks. I read this elsewhere too. Moved mine today and hoping for reverting back to light green stems. Before turning brownish red on the outer stalks, the tips of each turned brown. In hindsight, that was likely my warning sign

### Horse Lover🐴🐈🏜🤠 commented on 2025-06-07

Mine does that and just stays like that. (Since I haven't moved it) but it still flowers

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