Why Is My Black Bag Plant Now Producing White Flowers??

Question

And can I revert it back and if so how?

Answer 1

I'm not aware of a plant with that name. It will be hard for me to identify because your photos did not come through. I can offer some general advice about what may have happened.

Genetic Mutation: Genetic mutations can lead to changes in pigment production, causing the plant to produce different-colored flowers. These mutations can occur spontaneously or be the result of selective breeding.

Cross-Pollination: If a plant is cross-pollinated with another plant of a different color, the resulting seeds may produce plants with flower colors that differ from the parent plant. This is especially common in plants that readily hybridize.

Environmental Factors: Environmental conditions, such as changes in temperature, light, and soil composition, can sometimes affect a plant's flower color. Stressors like extreme temperatures or nutrient deficiencies may alter the pigments produced by the plant.

Viral Infections: Certain plant viruses can interfere with pigment production in flowers, potentially causing them to turn white or exhibit unusual colors.

Nutrient Imbalances: A lack of specific nutrients, particularly those involved in pigment synthesis, can lead to changes in flower color. For example, a deficiency in nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, or iron can affect pigment formation.

Natural Variability: Some plant species exhibit natural variability in flower color, even within the same population. This can be due to genetic diversity within the species.

Horticultural Manipulation: In some cases, horticultural practices such as grafting or genetic engineering may be used to change a plant's flower color intentionally.

Unfortunately, knowing whether it can be reverted back will depend on which of these are the cause.