Please help identify this plant! Palm?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by michalyn_oliver@hotmail.com, Jan 18, 2007.

  1. michalyn_oliver@hotmail.com

    michalyn_oliver@hotmail.com Member

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    I received this plant from a friend who told me it was a palm. As you can see, it is dying. I would really like to save it, but have no idea where to begin as I'm not even sure what it is. Any help would be appreciated!
     

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  2. smivies

    smivies Active Member

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    Looks to me like a Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae), related to the bananas (which is evident from the leaves). Can't help you on growing though....

    Simon
     
  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Glossy leaf with prominent veins may perhaps not be right for that particular species, could be same genus or related one. Certainly not a palm.
     

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