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Re:Growing a mango tree from seed – one year time lapse [video] by pvaldes on Saturday February 12, 2022 @09:57AM (#30313258)
> why the leaves are initially so dark and then become lighter? Is that common?

Yes. Red pigments are a common defense against cold and radiation. They are masked later by the green pigments.

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Re:Growing a mango tree from seed – one year time lapse [video] by atulatul on Saturday February 12, 2022 @10:17AM (#30313397)
Yes, generally dark colors absorb more light, and young leaves do not have any chlorophyll (so not green)
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