Calla lily hybrid - is this a virus?

Robert Lauf via pbs pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
Mon, 04 May 2020 13:00:36 PDT
 I agree with Martin.  I see this once in a while with my callas.  The tip-off is that the colors on the "confused leaf" are the same as on the spathe, but with green mixed in.  When this happens on a plant with red and white spathe, it can be pretty spectacular, looking similar to some caladiums.  I haven't experimented to see if any particular culture increases the tendency (e.g., heavy fertilizing).  It just happens from time to time.
Bob LaufOak Ridge, TNZone 7
    On Monday, May 4, 2020, 02:39:38 PM EDT, Carol via pbs <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:  
 
 Hello,

Am hoping someone can provide some advice. Yesterday I was given a Calla
lily hybrid from a local garden center. Two of the leaves have large yellow
striped areas radiating from the midrib of each leaf  (see photos). The
other leaves have the typical small light-colored speckling and no yellow.
Is this normal, or is it caused by a virus? I have isolated the plant but
would like to know if anyone has seen something like this and if it is
infected. Thank you in advance for your help.

 

Carol

 

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