Identification: Leafy and Red

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by whatsaheather, Aug 16, 2007.

  1. whatsaheather

    whatsaheather Member

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    Yes - I know my subject is not specific but I am not sure how else to describe it.
    I don't know much about plants but I would like to know what this is so I can properly care for it. My aunt purchased it for my at WalMart. It had no actually identification, just an ambiguous "Tropical Plant" tag. It is a very beautiful plant and I do not want it to die on me!
     

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  2. everlasting

    everlasting Active Member

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    Looks like a Ti plant
     
  3. joclyn

    joclyn Rising Contributor

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    yep, it looks identical to the ti plant i purchased at christmas...my variety (which was man-made as this one probably is) was a tri-color purple/white/green.

    keep the soil moist and give it a good sunny spot and it'll stay happy.
     
  4. edleigh7

    edleigh7 Well-Known Member

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    yes a very nice Cordyline fruiticosa hybrid you have there. Joclyn is right with the light and water. Good luck looks great

    Ed
     
  5. lorax

    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    If you can get it to survive long enough, which given those conditions is very possible, it'll make a little tree! I have them outside along my walkways.

    Good luck!
     

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