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Posted 2Y ago by @GoGoBunny

What’s up with my white wizard philodendron? #RarePlants

Hi all, I’ve noticed something strange going on with my white wizard philodendron- on one leaf on the white part it’s started to go transparent and then turn brown, a bit at a time. I accidentally ripped the leaf yesterday when trying to get a better look. Is it that this part of the plant is not able to produce photosynthesis and so it dies off this quickly? I also thought it could be related to guttation or the humidity being high. Right now the humidity is at 55%, it’s near a humidifier, a fan for air movement, and under grow lights. None of the other leaves on this plant are having this issue, and I also have other variegated plants (pink Princess, Thai constellation Monstera) that do not do this. Thanks for the help in advance! #Variegated
@Michelle5986
Michelle
23825 XP
2Y ago
@Michelle5986
I give all my plants that have white on them silica it helps the white from not turning brown like that
@GoGoBunny
Laura
2086 XP
2Y ago
@GoGoBunny
Silica! Brilliant - thank you!
@BuoyantSandleek
Rebekah
7433 XP
2Y ago
@BuoyantSandleek
Okay I don't want to sound dumb here but I don't know what that is I know I've heard of it but I don't know what it is or where to buy it at because I got a white night at Walmart recently and I would like to keep my white leaves white
@GoGoBunny
Laura
2086 XP
2Y ago
@GoGoBunny
@BuoyantSandleek I researched what previous poster said about silica - rice husks are rich in silica and can be added as a soil amendment. I ordered some off of Amazon and am adding it to a soil mixture for my big monsteras today, and I’ll add some to my philodendron mix as well. As for my busted leaf - I’m going to chop it off so the plant can redirect the energy into new growth.
@ThoughtfulAlula
Monsteralover
4120 XP
2Y ago
@ThoughtfulAlula
It is either sunburnt or it needs more humidity