Identification: Tropical Plant: ID help

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Kasper, Aug 9, 2011.

  1. Kasper

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    Hi I picked up this plant about a year ago but it didn't come with a tag. It has small waxy leaves that fall off quite easily. It doesn't like direct sunlight but shade and diffused light. The stalk is a pinky red and is soft and partly see-through. Any help with it's identification would be appreciated!
    Kasper
     

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    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Pink stem and fragile leaves - reminds me of begonia. Check whether it matches Begonia semperflorens.
     
  3. Kasper

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    Hi Andrey,
    After your suggestion I looked into the wax begonia but my little plant has never flowered. Which is making the identification a bit harder.
     
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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Thank-you saltcedar! you solved my puzzle :) I appreciate the help
     

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