Identification: unknown house plant , please ID

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by chrisleach, Sep 22, 2003.

  1. chrisleach

    chrisleach Member

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    i got this plant about 2 years ago . it has grown very little .It came in a basket with a number of other plants i knew , arrowheadvine , prayer plant , i didn't even know this plant was in this basket till i went to replant them all , and this littl 6 " tall odd liiking plant was buried in the middle . Recent a pink leaf poped out the top ... almost a flower but no quite . thank you in advance for your help , feel free to email me at ChrisLeach76@aol.com
     

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  2. Douglas Justice

    Douglas Justice Well-Known Member UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society 10 Years

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    The plant looks like it could be Ardisia crenata (coral berry) a member of the Myrsinaceae native from Japan to northern India. A great houseplant, but a serious invasive in the warmer parts of the United States, including Florida and Hawaii.
     
  3. chrisleach

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    thanks on the plant id

    thanks douglas that looks like it!
     

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