Identification: Help! Don't know what plant this is

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by tcart33, May 22, 2011.

  1. tcart33

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    I am not sure what this plant is, and its yellowing so i gotta make sure i'm giving it what it needs, however it looks like it's just self pruning its lower leaves while making new ones at the top.

    Anyone know what plant this is? Green/Purple/Hairy

    thanks!!!!!!! DSC_0894.jpg DSC_0896.jpg
     
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    Tyrlych Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Tradescantia.
     
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    Thanks, I've been leaning toward it being a Purple Heart! Thanks again for your response :)
     
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    Barbara Lloyd Well-Known Member

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    tcart33 Google Moses-in-a-boat one of your plants common names and you will find all sorts of care and feeding there of and pictures,

    Yours is very leggy and it can be cut back to form a more compact plant. You will see how on google. Welcome to the forum. ;)) barb
     
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    How great! Thanks for the link advice!
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    When you cut it back, take about 4 inches or so of the tips, remove the bottom set of leaves, and plant them into the pot.
     

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