Identification: Green Beasty Thing...

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by zanicr, Jul 8, 2008.

  1. zanicr

    zanicr Member

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    I have a plant I picked up at a local farmer's market - very bushy and green - but has really just taken over it's container and has grown/expanded quite a bit in just three short weeks!

    I have no idea what this plant is, but have a few pictures. See the attached...

    Additional photos can be viewed here: http://picasaweb.google.com/christine.zani/MysteryPlants

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  2. wild-rose-43

    wild-rose-43 Active Member

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    It looks like a Wandering Jew of some variety. Possibly Tradescantia albiflora Inch Plant.
     
  3. Cereusly Steve

    Cereusly Steve Active Member

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    Its the dwarf Bolivian form of Callisia repens.

    There have been several inquiries about this plant lately.
     
  4. zanicr

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    Hi -- Did some digging -- I'm pretty sure it's an Inch Plant! A.K.A. Turtle Vine, Bolivian Jew... But the latin name I was finding is Callisia repens.

    But thanks - got a lot of care and feeding tips (not that it needs it) -- you're my hero!
     

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