Tropical Zone Gardening: ID this Madagascar Plant

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Author Content jimbernstein Washington, DC September 02, 2009 09:55 AM Post #7016831 I am stuck. IS it in the begonia family? Click the image for an enlarged view. Braveheartsmom Kihei, HI (Zone 11) September 02, 2009 11:12 AM Post #7017136 Aloha, Could it be an Iresine? Also known as a beefsteak plant. jimbernstein Washington, DC September 02, 2009 04:26 PM Post #7018247 WOW! Many thanks for that. I think you are right. Although Beefsteak Plant is also used to refer to Perillas ( Japanese mint). I think this is an Amaranth Metrosideros Keaau, HI September 03, 2009 02:18 AM Post #7020033 Jenn is on it! Looks like Iresine herbstii 'Acuminata', Painted Bloodleaf. westraad Xai Xai Mozambique September 03, 2009 11:59 AM Post #7021086 Just curious, how on earth did you get this plant??? you live in Washington DC, which is really far from Madagascar! i live in mozambique, which is right across from madagascar. all that separates us is the Mozambique Channel. i haven't seen this plant before, quite pretty though. Isaac Metrosideros Keaau, HI September 03, 2009 01:34 PM Post #7021460 Iresine herbstii is a native of Brazil. westraad Xai Xai Mozambique September 04, 2009 07:52 AM Post #7024524 Oh, the thread name said Madagascar plant. but it doesn't look like too a fragile plant, is it hardy? its probably now in a number of other countries other than brazil. Metrosideros Keaau, HI September 04, 2009 02:01 PM Post #7025669 It's a very popular house and garden plant all over the planet. jimbernstein Washington, DC September 07, 2009 09:38 AM Post #7035581 I got this in Southern Madagascar. I have never seen it in the US before. RachelLF Rural Retreat, VA September 07, 2009 10:56 AM Post #7035837 It's commonly sold here in Virginia and other state's as well. Rachel jimbernstein Washington, DC September 07, 2009 12:57 PM Post #7036449 WOW WHere have I been. Thanks RachelLF Rural Retreat, VA September 07, 2009 12:59 PM Post #7036460 ;-) Rachel robertoneu buenos Aires Argentina September 22, 2009 01:47 PM Post #7092319 In Argentina is a common garden plant.

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