Unknown Plant - Fern Type

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Barnina, Jul 6, 2008.

  1. Barnina

    Barnina Member

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    This plant grew from a pot that just had new potting soil in it. So perhaps a squirrel or bird planted whatever this is. I live in northern Florida, it is in full sun, grows VERY fast (I'd guess an inch a day or two), repels water on it's leaves but soaks it up in the roots, and the tiny leaves fold up at night. It is spreading out like a christmas tree. Does anyone know what it is? It might even be a weed for all I know.
     

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  2. DGuertin

    DGuertin Active Member 10 Years

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    Not a fern at all. May be Pride of Barbados, but I don't grow it, so I'm not overly familiar with it. Most likely a weed, though...
     
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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Very elegant, almost other-worldly specimen. Pot is too small, might as well bump it up and keep it going for awhile longer. Looks as interesting as anything you might have paid a pretty good price for.
     
  5. Barnina

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    Thank you so much for identifying this plant? for me. Weed or plant, I love it! I have asked anyone who stopped by and tried other websites and you are the first to ID it for me. Thanks again!
     
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    I think it is beautiful. Lacy, soft and airy and graceful.
     

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