Identification: ID: ruffled leaves, purple underside, small flowers

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by urbangardner, Jun 18, 2007.

  1. urbangardner

    urbangardner Member

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    A friend gave me this and I can't seem to figure out what it is. You can see in the photo a smaller bright green leaf, I don't know if this is a different plant or what. It had small white flowers, you can still see some. The leaves are kind of rough and dry feeling.

    Any clues are appreciated, thanks!

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  2. Bluewing

    Bluewing Well-Known Member

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    It looks like, Hemigraphis alternata.
    Red Ivy, Red Flame Ivy. I know it as a Waffle plant.
     
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    Your welcome! And before I forget, the lighter green plant is a different plant. It's called, Pilea involucrata, common name, 'Moon Valley'
     

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