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Whats special about variegated? (besides looks)

 
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Tropheus76
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Joined: 14 Feb 2013
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Location: East Orlando FL

Posted: Sat 25 Jan, 2014 12:07 am

I am curious. I have two variegated trees(pink lemon and Centennial Kumquat), only one that fruits year after year. The other doesnt like the cold here in East Central Florida. Do they have different requirements? While I have to trim back the fruit on the kumquat(it makes way too many) it doesnt seem to be really growing. Any ideas about different treatment from standard citrus?

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Millet
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Location: Colorado

Posted: Sat 25 Jan, 2014 12:19 am

The only difference between a variegated tree, and a non-variegated tree (one that produces fully green leaves) is the quantity (amount), of energy that each leaf is capable of producing through photosynthesis for the use and benefit of the tree. Non-variegated trees are capable of producing much more energy (food) per tree. - Millet
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Tom
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Location: Alabama [Central]

Posted: Sat 25 Jan, 2014 1:12 am

Millet gives a great definition and yes variegated specimens are usually regarded as "flashy" or "showy". I believe Laaz has the largest variegated citrus collection in the world ! Tom

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Laaz
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Location: Dorchester County, South Carolina

Posted: Tue 13 May, 2014 12:39 am

They look cool.. Laughing

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