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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject: Lrg. dark leaves w/ white stripes, indiv. stalks
Can you help me identify my plant? The leaves are large and waxy. The underleaf is dark red, and the top is dark green with white stripes. I have had the plant for 3 yrs and the waxy cuticle has significantly reduced creating thinner, lighter colored leaves. The longest stalk (leaf to soil) is 3 ft. At night the leaves draw upward like a flower closing and spread open during the day. Thank You!

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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 10:29 pm Post subject:
Hi Heather, I'd say that your pretty plant is a Calathea, possibly C. ornata. CLICK HERE to see some pictures - - maybe you'll see one that more closely resembles yours. _________________ ~~ zuzu ~~ I put a lot of myself into my garden.

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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 10:53 pm Post subject:
I have a similar plant to yours Heather. It's a Calathea/Stromanthe 'Burele Marx.' They are lovely plants aren't they? _________________

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