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Iris 'apostle plant'

Added on 7 Apr, 2008 | 21 photos

Genus: Neomarica.
Species: Neomarica gracilis.

I found this plant at the univ. greenhouse. More common in the 50's, it is also known as the twelve tribes...

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Monkey plant

Added on 7 Apr, 2008 | 9 photos

Genus: Ruellia.
Species: Ruellia makoyana.

This plant flowers often and seeds prolifically. I took it out of a terrarium cause it was taking over. My moth...

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Goldfish plant

Added on 7 Apr, 2008 | 10 photos

Genus: Nematanthus.
Species: Nematanthus gregarius.

I acquired this, as many of mine, from a propagation class at univ. Three years later I have this fantastic, bi...

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African violet 'light pink'

Added on 7 Apr, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Saintpaulia.
Species: Saintpaulia ionantha.

I acquired this out of bloom and have new buds forming about a month later. Just took a baby off it as well so ...

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Bridal vail

Added on 7 Apr, 2008 | 1 photo

Another I know only the common name. Real resilient, I give babies to people who forget their plants too often ...

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Fern 'kangaroo paw'

Added on 7 Apr, 2008 | 2 photos

Species: Microforium diversifolium.

I know only this common name. Though we are very dry here, I keep orchids so I figured I could do ferns. This ...

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Begonia 'rex'

Added on 7 Apr, 2008 | 11 photos

first flowering spring of 08. I had to replace one that didn't do so well in this pot, but I was away alot...

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Jade 'variegated

Added on 7 Apr, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Crassula.
Species: Crassula ovata.

This tiny thing is almost four years old, any times on giving it a boost are welcome, i really love.

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African violet 'Kiwiland Treasure'

Added on 23 Mar, 2008 | 20 photos

Genus: Saintpaulia.
Species: Saintpaulia ionantha.

I started this from one leaf years ago, not in perfect shape anymore, but I defy those that want the perfect pla...

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Begonia 'cane begonia'

Added on 23 Mar, 2008 | 5 photos

From friends, grows 2-3 feet a year, but still hasn't bloomed. Excited about this summer and new position ...