Staff Answer
Aug 21, 2023 - 06:24 AM
The lower leaves of this plant naturally turn white and fall off. This happens to help preserve energy for the upper leaves, which get more light. The new growths around the base of the plant are likely offsets and they're kept dormant by, what's called, apical dominance. Apical dominance occurs when the tip of the plant uses hormones to suppress branching. Slowly increasing the amount of light your plant receives may help break apical dominance. Cutting the tip of the plant off will surely encourage branching, but it may not look good either. It will be a matter of personal preference.
Please note, you can always email us (info@mountaincrestgardens.com) clear pictures of your plant and we can give you more specified care tips and diagnose problems.
Please note, you can always email us (info@mountaincrestgardens.com) clear pictures of your plant and we can give you more specified care tips and diagnose problems.
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