whadya think is this hvx...?

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whadya think is this hvx...?

Post by chickweedo »

new to the forum and would like a little feed back on if you think this is hvx on my "sum and substance". It is rubbing shoulders with a "Golden Tiara" that I have had for years. The golden Tiara has a couple of frigged up leaves. I don't see any colour bleeding or mottling on either but the affected leaves are rucked up a bit The newer leaves on "sum and substance" don't show anything at all - the more I read the more I get confused - any comments?(what looks like colour variations on the leaves is sunlight thru the leaves above - the middle pic is of the back of a leaf)

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Post by Chris_W »

Hi,

sum and substance will have dark green splotches, mostly along the veins. Golden Tiara will have a dull appearance, like someone took sandpaper to it, and will have some darker and lighter mottling.

So no, this plant doesn't look like it has HVX.

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Post by chickweedo »

Thanks! - whew -I feel so much better knowing that I can leave them be. I am paranoid ofter getting a "Gold Standard" last year that was really obviosly affected. this is a great forum and really helpful.
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