Hence the question mark. Though neither the color nor the shape is wholly inconsistent with Iresine either. (shape 1) (color 1) (shape 2) (shape 3) (color 2)
mrssubjunctive, Thank you for all your assistance in identifying this mystery plant. As it does have similar color and shape as the Iresine I am going to consider it. The problem for me was that, as I did not know what it was, I just let it grow. Now I have seven foot tall plant that is no where near as bushy as those in the photos attached to your email. I guess I could cut it back to promote new growth. Additionally, I have it as an indoor plant so it does not get full sun. Thanks once again for all your help. Very much appreciated. Dee
The lack of bright light is probably the reason why the foliage isn't as dense (though seven feet tall is surprising), and might explain why the foliage is uniformly dark, as far as that goes. The variety I have gets bright pink veins on dark leaves, but only when it's in really bright light: otherwise, the leaves are small and solid-colored. (They never get heart-shaped, though.) They're very easy to restart from cuttings, if you're inclined to do so. Cutting them back and letting them resprout works too, though I haven't managed to get much bushiness from mine by pinching it back. (Which is probably also a light problem.)
