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BonusPackagestarted grow question 5 years ago
One of my 3 plants is significantly smaller than the other 2. Her leaves are multiple colours. She was late to shed her shell so I peeled it off myself. She is still steadily growing however I have been unable to diagnose her. The photos of her are labelled "sick one"
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Philindicus
Philindicusanswered grow question 5 years ago
Hi there, Check out my FB Blackberry grow I had one plant with the same but worse issue. The one plant you have with the variegated coloration probably has some type of virus. Possibly TMV (tobacco mosaic virus) It can come from the soil or if you use tobacco products that have the virus or use garden tools that may be contaminated etc. If she is strong enough she many be able to grow somewhat normal leaves faster than the virus can spread. You can keep her and see if she pulls through. Just be careful the virus can be transmitted through contact with the affected plant so wash your hands and sterilize all tools in 1 part bleach 9 parts water and soak for 5- 10 minutes then rinse clean. 👌
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OutForRealanswered grow question 5 years ago
She is genetically weaker than the 2 others ! You helped her by peeling off the shell : a sign that she wasn't vigorous enough to break it by herself. The leaves are showing signs of variegation which is a genetical trait so it's not a disease, your leaves will show 2 colours but it is nothing that could harm your plant so she'll grow like a normal plant.
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