Mosaic variegation is not that dependent on the temperature - and that's what 'Watermelon Snow' has. You are correct - the mature plants and fully grown leaves display mosaic variegation better.

The only thing is - that each plant is someway different - some have more variegation than others. I expect it to start showing more white as it matures.

Thank you much, Irina! Going to try posting that pic again here:

Why can't I post pictures?

You select the "Photo" icon when making your posting.

The system should prompt you to browse for the photo on your pc.

Upon selecting the photo, the photo should upload in a moment or so.

Anytime AFTER the photo has appeared, SUBMIT your posting.

It does prompt me to browse for a photo, and I select one, but it never uploads. Trying again here: Nope. Who at houzz do I contact to find out why this isn't working? Thanks for any input. :(

Okay, going to try it by posting to an ideabook, then here:

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Healthy young plant, gorgeous variegation and the color of the blossom.

Will benefit from a bit less light, half smaller pot and sitting on a level with the rim instead of being half way inside the pot. I see you wick - for wicking purposes adding more perlite will be beneficial.

But I am really nit-picking. Just came back from the basement where most of my plants grow - so many things to do - not enough time in a day - and not enough energy. Miss the time when I had 50 plants and thought it was a lot.

Thank you, Irina! I just started the hobby back up in February, so still remembering things from long ago. I have three small tabletop carts, because I'm disabled and can't deal with multi-tiered carts. I have a total of 20 plants and leaves, and plan to keep the collection small. Luckily I have a lot of self-discipline! I hope to propagate enough to be able to give plants away. If anyone here is interested, here is a list of what I have (photos coming soon):

Redoubled, Ness' Crinkle Blue, Watermelon Snow, Mellow Yellow, Kid Karla, Rhapsody in White, Ness' Fantasy Gold, Optical Illusion, Lyon's Spectacular, Ozio, Frosty Cherry, Jolly Orchid, Gold Coins.

Glad I found this site! It's sort of hidden within Houzz - not good for gaining members, me thinks. Anyone here think it might be better to move to a Yahoo group, or similar? I'm a programmer who has run many groups in the past.

Anyway, thank you again, Irina!

This group - former Gardenweb - is an excellent group for the beginners. For more advanced growers - there are many groups on Facebook. there is Violet Voice, Violet Brat Pack - and more and more and more...

I'm probably the only person on earth that doesn't use FaceBook (just don't like what I've seen/heard of it). But will find another group. Thanks.

Well you don't HAVE to leave...we're still here ;)

I think I was told I don't belong here. That's cool - but it also isn't a good way to gain members.

DJ - I didn't tell you that you do not belong here!!! Everybody is welcome - and there are plenty experienced folks here as well.

I joined this group 20 years ago - and still love it here. At that time I was a bumbling newbie - and Fred from NJ was my main source of info. He now grows AVs at the Violet Heaven - but his patience and knowledge - is not to be forgotten.

We love our AVs and we love our AV friends- and this group is very warm, welcoming and fun.

Irina

Aegis and Irina have put it very well. And I want to add my welcome, D.J.!

I added this forum to my list of frequented spots some years ago because I like the GW community feeling that I found over at the Roses forums back in 1998. I belong to a few other AV groups as well (although like you I don't do Facebook) but I keep coming back here...even though Houzz has made changes - some good and some not so good. There is always something to be learned here.

I wish to add my welcome also. I have been following and posting on this forum for a number of years and even after thirty years of growing, I pick up new ideas from all the knowledgeable people on this site.

I do belong to another forum group as well as many Facebook groups and while I may not care for every aspect of FB, I have to admit it presents several positives. Without FB, I would never have found the growers in my area. We have since formed a club which has been a definite plus for the learning and enjoyment of our hobby.

Each morning, when possible, I cruise all my sites but always include this one. As stated, there are many fine people here!

This is actually the best site I've found for getting information whether you are a beginner or not. A lot of what people post here about AVs goes over my head, and I'm not exactly a beginner. That brings me to a question I have about variegation. :)

Irina, you said earlier in this post that mosaic variegation isn't so much dependent on temperature. I'm very confused about the effects of environment on variegation, because I've heard so many different things. Are other types of variegation affected by temperature? And is there an article anywhere that explains all of this?

You probably can search google - or older AV magazines. My take - older variegated hybrids are more dependent on the temperatures than modern. Tommy Lou and crown variegation are better expressed in cool temperatures than in the heat of summer. You can see green top and white bottom in summer - and reverse in winter. That's why it is better to keep the variegated plants on the lower shelves in summer where it is cooler. I find that crown variegation also depends on the intensity of the light - plant can turn to total green if the light is low - and overly variegated if it is under high light. My experience with mosic variegated plants is limited - I never had too many of them - but what I had seemed

This standard trailer 23-Reka Moskva increases variegtion on the high light.