Identification: indoor tree

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by meghanashley, Nov 24, 2008.

  1. meghanashley

    meghanashley Member

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    I tried to look this up however I have do not have a basis to narrow my search results. I am looking for the name of a small tree, it's most notable feature is it's trunk that intertwines. It looks like two or three different trunks twisted together.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The shoots were plaited by the grower while they were still young and flexible; it isn't something that happens naturally. This can be done with lots of different plants, but the one that is most commonly sold like this is probably Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig).
     
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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    Pachira aquatica and Ficus benjamina are two trees that are often braided together. A description of the tree's features would help in its identification.
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Seems like just about any plant short of a giant redwood is fair game for the braiding thing.
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    You can braid redwoods too, but only as saplings.
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    OK...MATURE giant redwood.
     
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    The leaves on the weeping fig look like it's on the money. However I have had this tree for 8 or 9 years now on it has yet to grow over 5', it does not bear any fruit or flowers. I guess this could be due to lack of proper care. I will try to post a picture.
     

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