New growth coming in purplish green?
Hi all! A new leaf is starting to open, and itβs a funny color. Does anyone know why this is happening and/or if I have to do anything to fix it? Have I just never noticed? π

10ft to light, indirect

4β pot with drainage

Last watered 4 days ago
What @JackHenrysMom said! My heartleaf philo grows in the exact same way, and within a few weeks the leaves will be green π
I'm a tad late for the conversation, but just wanted to fill in the science behind it. These new leaves contain anthocyanins, which is a pigment that gives a red, purple or blue colour, depending on how concentrated it is. The anthocyanins protect the new leaves from uv exposure, that may harm the delicate new leaves. It's quite common in philos actually, and many other aroids, bushes and trees
@Araceae oh wow! Thank you! Thatβs really fascinating. Now I wonder what the new leaf would look like under a UV light. Would it still be red? π€
@BuddingPitayita probably. Under any light conditions, so long as it's too high, most plants produce anthocyanins
@Araceae Thatβs awesome! Thank you so much!