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Forum: Plant IdentificationReplies: 2, Views: 49
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gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)

May 9, 2008
5:20 PM

Post #4930041

This plant outgrew its' little pot so I planted it in a hanging basket, but now it is starting to bloom. I have no earthly idea what it is. The foliage is not nearly as pretty as a jewel orchid.
Thanks
gail

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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)

May 9, 2008
5:22 PM

Post #4930049

Something in the family Commelinaceae; a Tradescantia or close relative.

Resin
gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)

May 9, 2008
5:43 PM

Post #4930118

Thanks, Resin
gail
It has real fuzzy leaves as you can tell

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