Identification: Is this a setcreasea purpurea boom?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by maxwinters, Nov 13, 2007.

  1. maxwinters

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    I am trying to identify some of the houseplants I have. I would like to learn more about them. I have attached photos. Thanks so much!
     

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    edleigh7 Well-Known Member

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    Ok Max,
    #1 Wandering Jew, I think
    #2 Looks like a pepperomia
    #3 don't know
    #4 Dieffenbachia or dumb cane

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    Can you get a better picture of the leaves on Plant #3?
     
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    Here are more pictures of #3... hope it helps.
     

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  5. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    That is Hypoestes and yes, the first one is Tradescantia pallida, synonym Setcreasea purpurea (wandering Jew).

    Hypoestes is not a trailing plant. Yours must want more sunlight.
     
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    Actually I planted a newer plant amongs the older one, and when I started my new job, my boyfriend didn't water it enough. It's a little better now, it was almost dead :(
     

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