ID please. Green-leaved houseplant

Discussion in 'Plant ID' started by Zinnia, Dec 6, 2010.

  1. Zinnia

    Zinnia Seedling

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    I received this as a tiny cutting from an old boss, but she had no idea what it was. It is now flourishing and getting new leaves all the time. I would like some help identifying it so that I can take care of its needs.
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    ( photo / image / picture from Zinnia's Garden ) :stew1:
     
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  3. Bluewing0

    Bluewing0 Seedling

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    It's a little hard to see detail, but I'll take a stab at it and say maybe it's a Syngonium Podophyllum? Common name, arrowhead plant :-D
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Zinnia I hope you don't mind but I 'fiddled' with your photograph to lighten it so our members get a better idea of its colours.

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    FlowerFreak22 In Flower Plants Contributor

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    Maybe some species of Sagittaria?
     



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  6. mart

    mart Strong Ash

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    I have had this plant before. Most around here call it Devils Ivy because the top of the leaves look like horns. I just treated mine the same as any ivy. Let it dry a bit between waterings. They don`t like too much water. Mine got frostbite.
     
  7. Zinnia

    Zinnia Seedling

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    Syngonium podophyllum ......thanks everyone! :stew2:
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    With that redishness it almost mekes me think of a Caladium type. But I must admit that it does look a little more like Syngonium Podophyllum, as Bluewing suggested.
    What is the habitus of this plant? Is it a climbing/trailing or more of a 'bushy' type?
     
  9. bdowns

    bdowns New Seed

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    Can you take a picture with more light?
     
  10. Zinnia

    Zinnia Seedling

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    My little plant didn't make it, now i am starting over hoping it will come back:-( I think i overfed it or didn't water it enough.
     

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