Identification: partialy unknown plant

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by pyrokin, Aug 17, 2008.

  1. pyrokin

    pyrokin Member

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    i've been told it's a crassula ovata but to me the leaves seem too pale and not glossy enough.
    it's also been called a crassula arborescens but the stem isn't wood-like but a little lighter than the leaves.

    can someone tell me what it is?

    thanks a lot!
     

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  2. Cereusly Steve

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    Partially identified?

    Its an etiolated Kalanchoe thyrsiflora or Kalanchoe luciae. The two closely allied species are indistinguishable until they bloom. The stems are becoming etiolated because the plant is not getting enough light.
     
  3. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I'd agree with Crassula ovata; could it be suffering from lack of light, or a nutrient deficiency in its soil?
     
  4. pyrokin

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    i've got the plant for a small year or so, just started looking up plant info last week, it has always been near the window but not in direct sunlight
    watered it once in 1-2 weeks. it grew a bit in winter and spring, but it never had a darker color or more glossy leaves.
    i read that ovata could grow quick in the right conditions but one site says sun and another no direct sun, so i'm a bit confused, also cause i'm not sure about the genus
    thanks for looking into my problem anyway :)
     
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    bjo Active Member 10 Years

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    I'm no expert, but I have grown Crassula ovata for many years and it does not look like it to me. C. ovata thrives in full sun and partial shade here in the very sunny south of Portugal.

    Whatever your plant is called, I agree with the others that it looks etiolated and needs more light.

    Hope it flowers for you - and then all doubts to its identity should disappear.
    Good Luck !
    BrianO
     
  6. Cereusly Steve

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    Its not a Crassula. There are no hydathodes on the leaves. Its definitely a Kalanchoe, either K. thyrsiflora or K. luciae.

    Its definitely not getting enough light. Move it close to the window for direct sunlight. In the wild they grow in full sun and the leaves often take on a reddish color.
     
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    i seem to have missed your post the first time. strange, but thanks a lot for the id!!
    i'll put it more in the sun and hope it get's better...

    cheers
     

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