Variegation can also be because of viruses<\/h3>\n
Another cause of variegation is cells infected with viruses often along the veins or producing a blotchy effect.<\/p>\n
Nearly all variegation is \u2018natural\u2019 but I have come across dyes being added to the watering of plants that have white celled leaves or even in some flowers. These by their very nature are short-lived as the colours eventually fade.\u2019<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s our list of the<\/strong> loveliest variegated plants.<\/strong><\/a><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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