It is certainly possible for the plant's traits to change. It is known as "sporting" when these mutations occur spontaneously. Most "sports" are undesirable, but some may have their own merits.

Environment may also be a factor in the expression of traits. "Lost" traits might return if environmental conditions change.

Finally, some plants do not express certain traits until maturity (as you suggested). I do not know if your plant is one of these.

Tish - I will look at mine when I get home - but it seems to me - it starting turning green - as Larius said - most sports are undesirable - and in my experience most of them irreversible...

So - if you decide that your Stinker is turning off - I would get the top off under the first properly colored leaves. Then the new suckers will come from the good tissue. Not all of them will be chimeras - but you have the chance. You can root the top and the sucker that you have separately - and see what will happen.

But wait until tomorrow - i will check how the young leaves look on mine.

irina

Tish -

I looked and looked and looked. As soon as leaves start to unwrap = they show silver middle. So if your crown is all green - it is reversed... So - chop the green part off.

Irina