Identification: Leafy strangers...

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by heididen, May 15, 2006.

  1. heididen

    heididen Member

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    Hi everyone,

    I need some help identifying a couple of plants. I just purchased them at Home Depot (NOT the best place, I know) and they came with no ID tags.

    The first is multi-stemmed and bushy, with compound leaves, and the leaflets are small and smooth. Some have 1 or 2 rounded teeth on them. The leaf stems have 2 small ridges along their upper surface and the lower-most branches are woody. I've searched the internet looking for help but with no success.

    The second is a palm, maybe a Kentia (?) although from pictures it seems like Kentia palms have broader leaves.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
     

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  2. Junglekeeper

    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    The first appears to be Radermachera sinica, China Doll.
    The second may be Ravenea rivularis, Majesty Palm.
     
  3. wild-rose-43

    wild-rose-43 Active Member

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    The first one is definitely a Radermachera, China Doll. I have one and I love the delicate foliage they have. Be careful to avoid placing it in a drafty area, they are very susceptible to drafts.
     

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