These are thrips, aren't they.

[Jmoney]

you mean the weird sector on the pouch right? maybe a one-off genetic thing or some isolated bud damage perhaps. if you've treated for thrips that seems unlikely and as discussed not the typical pattern. also not a virus pattern. I have had one phrag test positive for virus, and that was a division of an old cultivar.

 

[southernbelle]

you mean the weird sector on the pouch right? maybe a one-off genetic thing or some isolated bud damage perhaps. if you've treated for thrips that seems unlikely and as discussed not the typical pattern. also not a virus pattern. I have had one phrag test positive for virus, and that was a division of an old cultivar.

It could be a virus color break. Streaks are not unusual. Hard to see in the photo, but if thrips chewed the bud, the petals could become watermarked (somewhat translucent) which might affect the color of the developing pouch. Or as you say, an anomaly. I’ve only seen anomalies in sepals on one plant. But I never assume and always check anything that even possibly could be virused.
Sue Bottom, St Aug OS, wrote an excellent article with photos when Dave Off of Waldor visited her greenhouse. She is very careful, but when he walked around, he told her to pull several plants with not so common virus symptoms. I forget how many plants, but he was 100% correct. Remember the Offs first discovered viruses in plants for cut flower production decades ago. Their bio is amazing. So they strive to keep them from circulating and do guarantee their plants, if you test upon receipt.

 

[swamprad]

Sue Bottom, St Aug OS, wrote an excellent article with photos when Dave Off of Waldor visited her greenhouse. She is very careful, but when he walked around, he told her to pull several plants with not so common virus symptoms. I forget how many plants, but he was 100% correct. Remember the Offs first discovered viruses in plants for cut flower production decades ago. Their bio is amazing. So they strive to keep them from circulating and do guarantee their plants, if you test upon receipt.

It’s in the January 2023 issue and well worth a re-read. Thanks!