Jeffersonia sick??

[WimB]

Is this what I think it is?

[Rodger Whitlock]

Sometime during the course of my long and disreputable life, I'm sure I've seen this kind of leaf variegation noted as characteristic of mycoplasmid infection, but don't quote me.

Failing that, it is likely a viral infection.

Either way, the cautious gardener would destroy a plant showing such variegation lest the causative organism spread to other plants.

[WimB]

I immediately thought it was a viral infection. It's a shame, I sought for this plant for a couple of years and I only have it since last year. Oh well, I can begin the searching again.

[Rodger Whitlock]

I immediately thought it was a viral infection. It's a shame, I sought for this plant for a couple of years and I only have it since last year. Oh well, I can begin the searching again.

Sorrow not!

Jeffersonia is easy to grow from seed, though slow to mature. Seed is usually available from the various exchanges and even your sick plant, if it flowers, may yield seed from which you can grow healthy seedlings.

Remember to prick out seedlings when they come into growth in early spring; J. dubia is notorious for disliking root disturbance later in the season.