Identification: Help identifying houseplant with serrated leaves and pink flowers

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by jaeubc, Jul 31, 2009.

  1. jaeubc

    jaeubc Member

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    I recently took over the care of a number of houseplants, and I'm having trouble identifying some of them.

    The one in question is about 8 inches high, has opposite leaves that have a serration that comes to a point, and 1-2 inch pink flowers with 4 or 5 petals. I noticed a much larger version (about 4 feet high) in a garden a few days ago.

    Here's a link to a photo:
    http://www.grommit.com/gallery/v/jesse/plants09/DSCF7128.JPG.html

    Thanks for your help!
     
  2. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Looks like some kind of Impatiens.
     
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  4. JenRi

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    Impatiens was my first instinct too, but I'm by no means an expert!
     

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