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Houseplant identification
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:43 pm
by sususanan
I bought an unidentified plant from Wilko. When I got home I emailed them with the barcode and another number and asked them to identify it for me. They said it was a ficus plant, which seems strange. I've attached two photos in the hope that someone can tell me what the plant is.
Re: Houseplant identification
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:17 pm
by Green Aura
Looks like a Tradescantia to me.
Re: Houseplant identification
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:08 pm
by Odsox
Green Aura wrote: ↑Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:17 pm
Looks like a Tradescantia to me.
Yes, especially the variegated leaves. Is there one plant or two?
When I was a good deal younger it was called Wandering Jew, but that's probably not politically correct now.
Re: Houseplant identification
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:46 pm
by Green Aura
Odsox wrote: ↑Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:08 pm
When I was a good deal younger it was called Wandering Jew, but that's probably not politically correct now.
I nearly added that but decided best not.
Re: Houseplant identification
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:55 pm
by sususanan
It looks like it's just the one plant.
Re: Houseplant identification
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:15 am
by Odsox
sususanan wrote: ↑Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:55 pm
It looks like it's just the one plant.
In that case all those totally green leaves will variegate as they age.