Plants from Bloedel Conservatory, December 19

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  1. Nadia White Rock

    Nadia White Rock Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    It is a pity we enjoyed today these flowers in Bloedel Conservatory and don't know their names.

    1.Something just started to bloom
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    2. Bromeliads in bloom
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    3. Cactus? with transparent fruits
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    4. This is like a shrub on a long stalk
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    5. Tiny white flowers
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    6. It is a plant with 2 lobes leaves
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Number 3 - I think I'm close if not totally there: How about Rhipsalis micrantha forma kirbergii? Here's the photo where I got that name:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80228239@N00/2614386627.
    There are some other Rhipsalis.

    Number 6 - a Bauhinia? I'd think you'd need to have more than just the leaves for an ID.

    I'm surprised no-one has answered Number 5. It's a common houseplant; I just can't remember the name.
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    I found Number 5: Pilea cadierei. Aluminum plant. I kept thinking the name had to do with some metal, but I was looking for iron something.
     
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    Nadia White Rock Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Wendy! I agree with 3,5,6
    and I think 1 and 4 are the same plants. It is probably very popular plant, just I am not familiar with tropical plants
    Bromeliads are hard to identify without open flower
     
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    Nadia White Rock Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    1. & 4. Ctenanthe
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    The familiar bromeliad with the general appearance of the one on the right is Vriesia splendens.
     
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    Nadia White Rock Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Thank you. It is not in bloom yet?
     

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