Identification: Please help-what is this plant?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by jezziebones, Jun 14, 2007.

  1. jezziebones

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    About 6 years ago I purchased a little house plant at my local Shop Rite to put in my new office. The plant was about 8 inches high, had dull green leaves with lots of yellow speckles on them. I don't remember the name of the plant, but it is now almost 5 feet tall and very healthy. When you look at the leaves they are pointed at each end, somewhat narrow and the yellow spots are of different sizes and are not very clearly defined as to shape. So many people ask me about the plant and I just don't know the name. Can anyone help?

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    Claire
     
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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Thank you for the prompt reply, Chris. It is definitely the Gold Dust Croton. I am surprised to read that the height of my plant far exceeds the norm, but the growth spurt has been over the past 3 years since I moved to a much sunnier office. Thanks again,

    Claire
     

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