Light Sunburn
Pale, dry patches
Pale, dry, papery patches appear on the most exposed leaves.
Also called: scorchedsunburnwhite patchesburnt leaves
Severity
Keep an eye on it
Deal with it this week, before it spreads.
Parts affected
- Leaves
- Stems
- Flowers
- Fruit
- Roots
- Soil
Family
Light
Too dark or too harsh: the plant shows it in its stems and colours.
Understand
What is happening inside the plant
Direct light that is too intense destroys chlorophyll faster than the leaf can rebuild it, then burns the tissue itself.
Full diagnosis
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Keep an eye on it Long, sparse stems
Stems stretch abnormally and new leaves come out small and pale.
Causes and fixes
Minor Pale leaves, fading variegation
The foliage pales and white or cream variegation fades away.
Causes and fixes
Minor Stems leaning one way
The plant leans distinctly to one side, towards the window.
Causes and fixes