This has nothing to do with the freeze...Some time ago, one of my variegated crinum lilies stopped producing chlorophyll, resulting in all-white leaves. They got a viral infection, and the plant died.
Before it changed, it had produced several pups that I planted around the garden. The first two photos are of one of those mature pups. The third is of a healthy plant.
It must be some genetic trait, but it won't be passed on since I don't plan to take any more pups.
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It's a shame that the trait was deadly, as I like the ghostly appearance!
I agree. It looked stunning for a while.
I have never seen a variegated crinum...in someone's yard or a nursery. It's beautiful! What a loss. That crinum would be really stunning in the shade of an oak.
@Susan: They're quite common around here and seemed to have done quite well in the cold.They're also happy in full sun or partial shade. If you're in the Miami/Coral Gables area, I'll give you some; my healthy plants always have a few pups at the base.
Thanks, Penny for the offer to share your var. crinum babies. I'll take you up on it should I get down your way.
It is still a beautiful plant, but why is it in the dense with the branches & twigs?
James: It's the angle of the photograph. It had plenty of room growing under a Brunfelsia nitida.
Nice plant but its caption i think.crinum plants are super pretty. looks like an old heirloom.
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