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Old 09-09-2024, 07:15 PM
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I’ve been posting about my divisions of Brassia Edvah Loo ‘Nishida.’ I noticed that one of new growth leads has put out all variegated leaves, including the bulb sheaths. Appears vaguely like dracaena fragrans massangeana, the common corn plant houseplant. I’ve only known these brassias to have solid green leaves. I have been growing this specific one in extraordinarily high light, vanda levels. As I am trying several different cultures to see if any works best for blooms.

Anyone else experience this sudden variation? Any ideas why? Thank you for your interest.
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That's nice. Will be interested to see whether it persists.

Variegation occurs during cell division. Cells contain chloroplasts in the cytoplasm. Chloroplasts themselves can divide and increase in number. During cell division they generally get split relatively evenly, but on rare occasions a cell gets no chloroplasts. If this happens in the growing point permanent variegation may result.
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Thank you ES for the reply. I figured you would have a good explanation for this occurrence. I will keep you all posted on its development over the next growing cycles.




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That's nice. Will be interested to see whether it persists.

Variegation occurs during cell division. Cells contain chloroplasts in the cytoplasm. Chloroplasts themselves can divide and increase in numbe During division they generally get split relatively evenly, but on rare occasions a cell gets no chloroplasts. If this happens in the growing point permanent variegation may desult.
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quite interesting! yeah, variegation is a weird trait.

just doing some cursory reading based on your post, it does appear that some brassia species and hybrids are available with variegation, so its not out of the genetic question. however, knowing what i know of the plant world, you could have a valuable plant on your hands....
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Yup, have a Paph insigne, started with one around 12 years ago, and as it grew the colony would occasionally throw out a variegated fan. No idea why, but it's fun to watch.
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I think the leaves are so beautiful. Congrats!
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