Plants

• Variegated Monstera Deliciosa: Also known as the Variegated Swiss Cheese Plant, it features white or yellow patterns on its distinctive leaves.
• Variegated Pothos: A popular houseplant with several varieties, including Golden Pothos, Marble Queen Pothos, and Neon Pothos, each displaying unique patterns of white, cream, or yellow variegation.
• Variegated Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata): Some varieties, like 'Laurentii', have yellow margins along the edges of their upright leaves.
• Variegated Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum): Features green leaves with white or cream stripes along the edges.
• Variegated ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia): A less common variety with lighter green or yellow patterns on its otherwise dark green leaves.
• Calathea: Many types of Calathea, such as Calathea ornata (Pinstripe Calathea) and Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant), display intricate patterns and colorful variegation on their leaves.
• Variegated Weigela: A shrub with green leaves that have creamy white or yellow margins.
• Variegated Vinca Vine: A ground cover or trailing plant with green leaves and white or cream edges.

Variegation in plants is caused by the absence of chlorophyll in some cells, leading to the appearance of white or colored patterns on the leaves. The extent and type of variegation can vary greatly depending on the plant and its specific variety.

The plant known as the "Morning Star" is Gladiolus callianthus, now known as Acidanthera murielae.

• It is a beautiful, fragrant plant that blooms in late summer.
• It is native to Ethiopia.

Here's a source with more information:

• Gardenia.net - Gladiolus callianthus (Acidanthera murielae)