Appreciation: variegated plant vigor

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  1. Deborah Sanders

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    This question is proving difficult to prove or disprove.

    Are variegated plants less vigorous - grow small or not as quickly, develop problems more so than their green counterparts?
     
  2. Deborah Sanders

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    I am looking for reference material - articles published documenting any differences.
     
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  4. Deborah Sanders

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    From what I can see... no there doesn't seem to be a general consensus. Although, I am new to this so perhaps I'm not looking in the right places - hence reaching out for help here.
     

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