What kind of leaves are these?

Baton Rouge area, LA(Zone 8b)

Ok, at first I thought something was wrong with the vine. But here it is again exactly the same so it must be genetic. The leaf doesn`t look evenly divided like the shibori leaf I tried out but it looks splashed. Here is example of what I`m talking about.

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Robertsdale, AL(Zone 8b)

When you say "shibori"leaf, do you mean this type of leaf? http://davesgarden.com/journal/j/si/129675/

You're right, it usually either has the whole leaf yellow or approximately half. Your plants do show a different pattern! That is very interesting to me. Could you remember me when they produce seed? They might be a variation of the yellow-mutable gene that causes the other color pattern!

Great observations! - Arlan

Mesilla Park, NM

Those are neat looking leaves, reminds me of those Hoya's that have the white edges around the green (Crimson Queen).

Baton Rouge area, LA(Zone 8b)

Now that I have seen the blooms I`m going to start bagging them and see if the leaves come back again like that. It may be a recessive trait. Sure we can trade seeds. I know it will make plenty to share!

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