Identification: Exotic plant mystery?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by enchantedhunters, Mar 24, 2008.

  1. enchantedhunters

    enchantedhunters Member

    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Berkeley, CA, USA
    Well, I don't know how exotic it is, but it was part of a horticultural society's display at the recent San Francisco Flower and Garden Show. I thought the label read "protea" but I consulted someone at the Berkeley Horticultural Center and she was skeptical. She suggested maybe a cercis or disanthus, but admitted that those plants are probably too common to have been featured by a horticultural society.

    I don't have any more information, except the photo and my memory of the leaves being fairly matte & hearty-looking.

    Thanks for the insight, if anyone knows what this plant is! I am in love and want to try to acquire one!

    -- Sophia
     

    Attached Files:

  2. L.plant

    L.plant Active Member

    Messages:
    266
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    MD, usa
  3. enchantedhunters

    enchantedhunters Member

    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Berkeley, CA, USA
    Thanka for the reply! I think you're right -- the heart shaped leaves are a defining feature. I've contacted that website whose link you posted -- finebushpeople.co.za -- to find out when they'll have seeds for sale again.

    Thank you again!
     

Share This Page