Identification: What are these two plants?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Miaka29, Jun 6, 2008.

  1. Miaka29

    Miaka29 Member

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    Hello Everyone,

    I have two plants I can't seem to identify through internet searches, but that's probably largely because I'm not very familiar with plants in general. I really appreciate any help you can provide in identifying these two.

    The first is a plant I received as a gift and I love its beautiful flowers which only seem to come out about twice a year. I have attached two pictures.

    The second is a creature that is growing in my venus fly trap pot...it's translucent green, pointy and very wet. I'm not really sure what the heck it is and any information would be very much appreciated. I have attached the best photo of it that I could get. I hope it's clear enough.

    Thanks very much for your help!

    Marie
     

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  2. Lila Pereszke

    Lila Pereszke Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    1. Streptocarpus sp.
     
  3. lorax

    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Number two is really quite awesome, and possibly a liverwort. You might try cross posting it to Fungus and Lichen ID - they probably know waaaay more than me.

    Second Streptocarpus for #1.
     
  4. Miaka29

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    Hi Lila and Lorax,

    Thanks so much for your quick replies! I will try posting the second one on the Fungus and Lichen ID. I'm excited to hear what it might be.

    Take care,
    Marie
     
  5. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    #2 is a moss.
     
  6. Cereusly Steve

    Cereusly Steve Active Member

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    #1 is a Streptocarpus hybrid.

    #2 is Sphagnum moss come back to life.
     

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