Why white leaves turn brown (and why it鈥檚 not always your fault 馃尶) The white parts of variegated plants don鈥檛 photosynthesize. They rely entirely on the green tissue for water, sugars, and nutrients and that system isn鈥檛 very efficient. Over time, especially with bright light, dry air, or inconsistent watering, those white cells are the first to fail. They dry out, oxidize, and turn brown. This isn鈥檛 always a care mistake. It鈥檚 the hidden biological cost of variegation. Save this before you bla
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Why white leaves turn brown (and why it鈥檚 not always your fault 馃尶) The white parts of variegated plants don鈥檛 photosynthesize. They rely entirely on the green tissue for water, sugars, and nutrients and that system isn鈥檛 very efficient. Over time, especially with bright light, dry air, or inconsistent watering, those white cells are the first to fail. They dry out, oxidize, and turn brown. This isn鈥檛 always a care mistake. It鈥檚 the hidden biological cost of variegation. Save this before you bla
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