Would like this healthy potted plant identified

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  1. shuebydoo

    shuebydoo New Seed

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    Hi, this plant was given to me by a departing colleague. It's been growing for about 3 years. It sits in a very small ceramic pot, loves to be watered every day, hates Miracle Grow (almost killed it), and loves fluorescent lighting. It only puts out one leaf at a time, always growing upward.

    It did put out something like 2 side "roots" from the main stem, but I was surprised to see something strange form at the end of the "roots" ... and they broke off. Don't have a photo of these things unfortunately.

    Hoping someone can tell me what this plant is. Here are 3 pictures:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/a10a/25556 ... 141997.JPG
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/a10a/25556 ... 141997.jpg
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/a10a/25556 ... 141997.jpg
     
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  3. Droopy

    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    It looks a bit like Anthurium leaves to me, but I'm not very good at house plants.
     
  4. trudy

    trudy In Flower

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    I agree with Droopy.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Definately looks like an Anthurium to me too. The plant you've shown us is completely root bound in that little pot though - hence you have to water it daily. I would suggest that you repot it ASAP in a pot that it as least 8" across.

    Here is a link that tells you all about Anthuriums.

    http://www.hawaiitropicals.com/anplancar.html

    Good luck.
     

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