Name my plant please
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I saw this little thing I thought was a weed but the coloring is so different I let it grow. Can anyone identify it.
18 answers
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Sherri, we call this lovely little flower a summer poinsettia. They grow about 18" tall, here in western Ky.
Rosemarie Randolph
on May 01, 2015
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My Mom had these in our back yard. I have been looking for them with no luck. They are so pretty. Does anyone know where I could get a start in Oklahoma? Thank you so much for sharing. Brings back fond memories.
Diane Cox
on May 01, 2015
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@Diane Cox I answered this but can't see my answer. This is a Poinsettia cyathophora or Florida Wild Poinsettia. My friends in Florida recognized it. I don't know how it reproduces so I don't know what I could send to you. @Rosemarie Randolph it is not a Summer Poinsettia - I have that plant, too and it is the most beautiful plant in my yard.
Sherrie Slaboda
on May 01, 2015
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It has been so long ago but I am thinking My Mom planted seeds. Not sure about that though.
Diane Cox
on May 01, 2015
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@Diane Cox I have to assume it has some kind of seed because it just appeared here. I will read about it and if it propagates by seed I will be happy to mail some to you when they appear.
Sherrie Slaboda
on May 02, 2015
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Misschien een koffie plant met de onrijpe bessen eraan. die later koffie bonen worden nadat ze gebrand zijn Google translation: Maybe a coffee plant with unripe berries on it. which are later coffee beans after they are burned
Lieke
on May 02, 2015
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Do you have any other photos of it? Like a shot of the entire plant?
Robin Miller Cresci
on May 02, 2015
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Yes I can take a pic of the whole little plant and will do so tomorrow Robin.
Sherrie Slaboda
on May 02, 2015
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Oh, and now I'm curious about the Summer Poinsettia!!! Could you post a picture, please?
Cherie
on May 02, 2015
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This is the Summer Poinsettia @Cherie. I will be getting a pic of the Poinsettia Wildflower in a little while @Robin Miller Cresci.
Sherrie Slaboda
on May 03, 2015
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This is a very busy area so it is hard to see the small plant. The long skinny green leaves will soon produce a lot of orange colored flowers. I'll be back here on hometalk to find out what they are when they bloom.
Sherrie Slaboda
on May 03, 2015
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Looks like a young Poinsettia
Donna Baylor
on May 03, 2015
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You're right! It IS gorgeous! I'll have to look for one here in Tx. Thanks for posting!!!
Cherie
on May 04, 2015
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Cherie I love Texas plants. One of the prettiest is the Texas Lilac. If it grows in Texas it does exceptionally well here. I buy my water lillies from Texas, too.
Sherrie Slaboda
on May 04, 2015
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Look into the different varieties of Amaranthus. Here Burpee seed shows a assortment of them... http://www.burpee.com/flowers/amaranthus/
Dianna Ammons Short
on May 06, 2015
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Sherrie, thank you for your reply. As different areas have different names and slang, I did use the Western Kentucky vernacular and the name used here by the locals, which was 'summer poinsettia'. Thank you, again. Rosemarie Randolph
Rosemarie Randolph
on May 14, 2015
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@Diane Cox I just read about them and they do produce seeds. Be sure to check back with me. I will be happy to send you seeds as soon as I see them. Seeds should be collected when the husks take on a dry, pale green appearance. You can experiment by opening up one and seeing if the seeds are dark brown/black - if so, they're ripe and ready to pick. If they are still white and oozing sap, they're not ready. Place the seed pods (each normally contains two or three seeds) in a jar or deep bowl with a lid. As they dry, the husks will come loose with a "POP", and without a lid, you'll find seeds all over the place Read more: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/641/#ixzz3amk791Pk
Sherrie Slaboda
on May 21, 2015
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I am so excited Sherrie. I loved these plants when my Mom had them. I will check back with you. Thank you so much.
Diane Cox
on May 21, 2015
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