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Ctenanthe oppenheimiana cv 'Quadricolor'


Ctenanthe oppenheimiana cv 'Quadricolor' (Ctenanthe oppenheimiana cv 'Quadricolor')

Ctenanthe Oppenheimiana cv 'Quadricolor' has been in this spot for more than 3 years now. It bloomed a few weeks ago...however, the flowers are pretty insignificant. Photo taken Sept. 22, 2010.



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foliage makes up for it~ beautiful thing.

23 Sep, 2010

 

Lori:

Thanks! : > )

It looks very pretty when it closes up at night also.

24 Sep, 2010

 

We call this if its the one which closes its leaves the prayer plant.

13 Mar, 2011

 

Sixpence:

There's several genera in the Marantaceae family, encompassing many thousands of species...virtually all close up at night. There's actually several common names for these species, however, many are referred to as prayer plants. :>)

13 Mar, 2011

 

Thank you Andy :o))

13 Mar, 2011

 

Sixpence:

You're welcome. :>)

13 Mar, 2011

 

:o))

13 Mar, 2011



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