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Another Plant ID

13 years ago

I have two plants that when I purchased them at the local IGA were only labeled as tropical plants. The first one I have had for about a year and a half, while the second one I just purchased last week. I was wondering if anyone could help me with an ID.

Thanks, Mel

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Sorry the photos aren't the best. I really need to upgrade my camera :(

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Comments (2)

bihai
13 years ago
#1 is a begonia #2 is a fittonia we call #2 the white rattlesnake plant fittonias also come in pink and red and as you know there are untold types of begonias
mel_10
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you. I had my suspicions the first one was a begonia. I have an Angel Wing Begonia and the leaves on this smaller one were similar. I'll have to look up the Fittonia. Never heard of them before :)
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