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Forum: Plant and Tree IdentificationReplies: 7, Views: 93
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sjmeans
Albany, NY

August 22, 2008
4:35 PM

Post #5453496

I got it from a tenant who left it behind. I need to know what it is so I can properly take care of it but have had no luck online finding photos of similar plants. The flowers look like impatiens but the leaves don't really and the stems don't plus it's growing indoors. I have a photo of the whole plant too.

Thanks!

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Smokey_SC
Piedmont, SC
(Zone 7b)

August 22, 2008
7:13 PM

Post #5454129

Look up periwinkle in plant files. It' a possible.
plantladylin
East Central, FL
(Zone 9a)

August 22, 2008
7:19 PM

Post #5454146

Foliage and flower look like Impatiens to me: [HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]


edited to add the link to Plant Files for Periwinkle for comparison also: [HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]

This message was edited Aug 22, 2008 7:21 PM
dp72
Woodway, TX
(Zone 8a)

August 22, 2008
7:54 PM

Post #5454265

not periwinkle. leaf isn't right
shebs45
Chicago, IL
(Zone 5b)

August 24, 2008
3:04 PM

Post #5461966

Impatiens have a little spike-like projection on the back of the flower. Do these flowers have that? Since it is being grown indoors, the stems may have gotten "leggy", and, therefore, don't look like impatiens stems...Just some thoughts on possibilities.
sjmeans
Albany, NY

August 24, 2008
6:31 PM

Post #5462632

Yes the flowers have a little talon on the back. Soo, maybe it is an impatien. Thanks!
Chickadee12
Brookfield, CT
(Zone 5b)

August 25, 2008
12:59 PM

Post #5465737

Maybe its a type of vinca. I have some that look exactly like that. Small upright plants with pink, white, red or purple flowers. Not all vincas are trailing plants.
Chickadee12
Brookfield, CT
(Zone 5b)

August 25, 2008
1:01 PM

Post #5465743

No, nevermind, on a closer look that is definitely an impatien. sorry

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