Pink “variegation” and deformity on both my B. ‘Benigo’ and B. ‘Snow Capped’. I’m thinking something’s up. Can anyone please tell me what might be going on?
Pink “variegation” and deformity on both my B. ‘Benigo’ and B. ‘Snow Capped’. I’m thinking something’s up. Can anyone please tell me what might be going on?
I noticed my Benigo has some cool variegated pink splashes and was excited but then realized it was only on the newest 2 or 3 leaves on multiple stems which makes me think it started at the same time. As I went through my begonias I noticed very similar markings on my B. ‘Snow Capped’.
I’m guessing they didn’t both spontaneously gain variegation on every growth point at the same time so now I’m really confused as to what’s going on. Has anyone seen anything like this before? I’m almost thinking mites or something may be causing damage that comes out looking interesting, but I can’t see any bugs at a quick look. I’ll pull out a loupe tomorrow.
I don’t know if any conditions have changed recently but could it be a reaction to change of light, humidity, temperature, etc?
I’m all ears if you have any good thoughts or ideas! Thanks!
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I noticed my Benigo has some cool variegated pink splashes and was excited but then realized it was only on the newest 2 or 3 leaves on multiple stems which makes me think it started at the same time. As I went through my begonias I noticed very similar markings on my B. ‘Snow Capped’.
I’m guessing they didn’t both spontaneously gain variegation on every growth point at the same time so now I’m really confused as to what’s going on. Has anyone seen anything like this before? I’m almost thinking mites or something may be causing damage that comes out looking interesting, but I can’t see any bugs at a quick look. I’ll pull out a loupe tomorrow.
I don’t know if any conditions have changed recently but could it be a reaction to change of light, humidity, temperature, etc?
I’m all ears if you have any good thoughts or ideas! Thanks!