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Nov 7, 2023 7:31 PM CST
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davidg707 Curious bout your question. Siri said …What causes variegation in pothos?
OR …What causes variegation in houseplants? -
A genetic mutation in the plant prevents the leaf from uniformly producing chlorophyll (the green pigment in leaves that converts sunlight into plant energy). Visually, we see these mutated layers as white, yellow or light green patches on an otherwise green leaf.
Could be ?
I’m so busy... “I don’t know if I found a rope or lost a horse.”

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