that’s the cataphyll, which is like a sheathe that protects the emerging leaf. you’ll know you’re expecting a new leaf if the cataphyll starts turning yellowish or splits along the edge!
edit: petiolar sheath, not cataphyll. my b
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Omg that looks so much like my thai that just pushed out a new leaf. 🙂 But yes that’s a new leaf on the way and it probably won’t be long until you see the tip of a new leaf peeking out from the top. 🥳
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that’s the cataphyll, which is like a sheathe that protects the emerging leaf. you’ll know you’re expecting a new leaf if the cataphyll starts turning yellowish or splits along the edge!
edit: petiolar sheath, not cataphyll. my b
Omg that looks so much like my thai that just pushed out a new leaf. 🙂 But yes that’s a new leaf on the way and it probably won’t be long until you see the tip of a new leaf peeking out from the top. 🥳
https://preview.redd.it/ug8tn89q5xrg1.jpeg?width=2880&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5699daec4d23d15d28eeffaf806f1b8e9d0ca71e