Identification: My mom wants to know

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  1. Brockstar

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    What are these plants in this mixed planter for my mom?
     

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  2. Andrey Zharkikh

    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    The green plant in the first photo is probably Selaginella. I tried to grow Selaginella twice and both times it died. Hard water, maybe.
    The second photo shows a fern, probably, Adiantum capillus-veneris, but I am not sure if there are some similar species that may fit.
     
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    second photo possible Adiantum raddianum?

    (maidenhair fern)
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Pilea cadieri, aluminum plant, to left in photo 1...?
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Spellcheck for Aluminium plant: Pilea cadierei ;-)
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Ditto for 'aluminium'!

    My spelling, I am chagrined to state, was incorrect. Mea culpa.
     
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    Douglas Justice Well-Known Member UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society 10 Years

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    The element is aluminium, but in North America we call the metal aluminum.
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Yes, we do.

    To clarify:
    My spelling of the plant's scientific name was incorrect.
     
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