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Why do the leaves of plants become yellow or pale green when they are kept in the dark?
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∙ 15y ago
If they are over or under watered they can turn yellow. But if kept in the dark they turn yellow because the chlorophyll (which gives plants its green hue) is unable to absorb energy from light to start the process of photosynthesis. If your plants are turning yellow, try and find a sunnier spot, or get a lamp for it.
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∙ 11y agoBecause they are dead leaves. If there's no sunlight they will die and turns to yellow.
This is called photosynthesis. Plants use the energy from the sun to convert certain organic salts, carbon dioxide and water which are converted to carbohydrates needed by the plants to make them grow and stay healthy.
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∙ 13y agoThey either haven't had enough sunlight or water. Or maybe the leaves haven't even blossomed yet? :)
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