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My new tree decided to give me a really pretty leaf just before winter. What a cool plant.

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[–] smock9@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Many years ago, mine had leaves like these but it seems they're all solid green now. I'd like them to come back but not if it's a stress response. Or is it just something only younger trees do?

[–] ACalmGorilla@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think it has something to do with how much light the tree gets. I just got into house plants this year but I noticed my dark leaved rubber tree becoming more green so I moved it to a brighter spot and now its turning darker again. Maybe yours wants more light as well?

[–] 200ok@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Yep, can confirm that it's the amount of light.

With winter (and shorter days) coming, I've invested in a few full spectrum grow lights that I turn on in the morning/evening to keep the variegation spicy.