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A woman watering a houseplant.

Identifying a HouseplantMany of us have picked up a houseplant at the store that was not labeled or have been given one as a gift. However, knowing what type of plant you have will help you ensure that you are giving it the best care. This is a page about identifying a houseplant.

What is this plant? (Dieffenbachia)I have this houseplant whose name I do not know, and I can't seem to find it in any Houseplant encyclopedia or photo list. It's been really unhealthy for the past few weeks but I can't figure out what I need to do if I don't know the name of the plant.

A China Doll Ficus growing outside.

What Is This Plant? (China Doll)If you have a plant that looks like this, it may be a China Doll Ficus. This is a page about what is this plant?.

A philodendron scandens vine with green heart shaped leaves.

Distinguishing Between Pothos and PhilodendronPothos and philodendron plants can often be confused for one another. If you are having difficulty differentiating between the two when trying to identify a houseplant there are some helpful tips and links on this page.

Identifying a Houseplant - tall foliage houseplant

Identifying a HouseplantCan you tell me what kind of plant this is?

Lamb's quarters plant (Chenopodium album) at twilight.

What Is This Plant? Lamb's QuartersKnown by common names such as lamb's quarter, pigweed and goosefoot, chenopodium album is a fast-growing annual. It is mostly considered a weed, but the young shoots are eaten around the world, and has been found in ancient food storages. This is a page about what is this plant? lamb's quarters.

Identifying a Flower - multi-petal red flower spray on long stem

Identifying a FlowerWhat is this flower please?

Identifying a Houseplant - plant with fuzzy pink stems and striped leaves

Identifying a HouseplantI got this plant at the grocery store and it wasn't labelled. Lately it hasn't been doing so well. It has pink fuzzy stems with striped leaves. Anyone know what it is?

What Is This Houseplant? - red flowering plant

What Is This Houseplant?I got this plant as a present, but I have no idea which one it is. So, I am not sure how to properly take care of it. I would really appreciate some help.

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closeup of wheel and bracket

What is This Plant? Sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia)Sicklepod is a legume. It grows wild on many continents and is typically considered a serious weed in most areas. This is a page about, "What is this plant? sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia)".

What Kind of Geranium Is This?

What Kind of Geranium Is This?I have an odd geranium that takes a while to flower. The petals are like little roses. Anyone know what kind of geranium this is?

What Is The Name Of This Wildflower?

What Is The Name Of This Wildflower?I was checking my popcorn. I wanted to see how well the ears were filling out. I looked to the ground and saw this flower. It's very nice. If I could find more, I would like to cultivate them. Does anyone know its name?

Identifying a Plant - seedling

Identifying a PlantMy son brought this home from school, but I don't know what plant this is! Can you help me identify it?

What Is This Houseplant? plant with variegated leaves

What Is This Houseplant?I got this great plant today. Is it a type of spider plant?

The pods of a locust tree.

What Is This Plant? (Locust Tree)If you have a plant growing in your yard that looks like this, it is probably a locust tree. This is a page about what is this plant? (locust tree).

A field of magenta bee balm flowers in bloom.

What is this Plant? Bee BalmIt is not uncommon for volunteer plants to come up in your garden, leaving you baffled as to what they are. Identifying them is sometimes difficult. This is a page about, "What is this plant?" (bee balm).

Trout Lily (Erythronium americium)

What is This Plant? Trout Lily (Erythronium americium)The trout lily, a perennial native of the eastern North American woodlands, is known for its pretty yellow flower, colony growth habit, and gray-green mottled leaves. This is a page about, "What is this plant?" Trout lily (Erythronium americium).

What is the Name of This Ivy?

What is the Name of This Ivy?It is not uncommon to purchase plants from local nurseries and big box stores that have no useful information on their tags, not even the the name of the plant. This is a page about, "What is the name of this ivy?".

Identifying a Houseplant - dracaena like plant

Identifying a HouseplantWhat is this plant called?

Plant with green, droopy leaves.

What is This Plant?I am plant sitting for my boss and want to identify this plant so I can take great care of him. I've named him Robert. Robert Plant. Please help me figure out what kind of plant he is? Thank you!

What Is This Houseplant?

What Is This Houseplant?Help me keep this plant alive. I don't know what it is.

bush with new growth red foliage

What Is This Bush Tree?We have this bush tree, but we have no idea what it is. Can anyone help identifying it? The new shoots are red in color but they change to green afterwards.

bromeliad

Identifying a HouseplantI need to know the name of this plant please.

plant with green leaves with pink edges

What Is This House Plant?My sister got this plant a year ago when it was a twig. She needs help identifying it.

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thick stemmed green plant with oval leaves

What Is This Houseplant?It is in my apartment complex and I want to know if it is toxic to dogs!

foliage plant

What Is This Houseplant?My aunt has a houseplant, but doesn't know what it is. It has long thick stalks that shoot out from the base and large leaves that flow along either side of the stalks. It's a pretty large plant and very pretty.

wide long variegated green leafed plant

What Is This Houseplant?What is this please?

What Is This House Plant?

What Is This House Plant?This was given as a gift and I would like to know more about it so that I can care for it properly.

plant with green and reddish leaves and white flower

What Is This Houseplant?I have this pretty little plant and just wondered if anyone knows what it's called.

twiggy green plant

What Is This Houseplant?I bought this plant 5-6 years ago, and it stayed healthy for a long time. Then it started declining. I finally have pulled what's left of it, and I'm trying to re-root it. I also have a piece that is rooted, but just will not come back to good health.

What Is This House Plant?

What Is This House Plant?Can you please identify this plant?

What is This Plant? (Dracaena Fragrans)

What is This Plant? (Dracaena Fragrans)This page is about identifying and caring for a Dracaena Fragrans. Dracaena Fragrans is a flowering plant species that grows natively in tropical regions of Africa and is a common houseplant elsewhere.

blue hepatica flowers

What Is This Plant (Wildflower)?This is a page about "what is this plant (wildflower)?". When out driving or hiking we often see wildflowers unfamiliar to us.

potted plant on window ledge

What Is This Houseplant?What type of plant is this? I bought it from a plant store and they said it only needs water every two weeks, but I would like to know the name. The leaves are slightly brighter than they appear in the picture.

A field of purple coneflower or Echinacea

What Is This Flower?This is a page about What Is This Flower?. Identifying a flower whether a volunteer in the garden, a gift, or an unidentified bargain find can sometimes be difficult.

Mystery Plant

What is This Garden Plant?Trying to identify a volunteer or established plant planted by a previous owner can be a challenge. This is a page about what is this garden plant?

Potted plant with large dark green leaves and very defined white veins.

What is This Plant?Can anyone identify this plant?

Identifying a HouseplantI am looking for the name of a house plant, it grows somewhat fast. It has very small tear drop shaped green leaves. Does anyone recognize that description?

Leaves of the plant.

What is This Plant?I wonder if somebody can tell me what kind of plant I have? I have two pics of the stems and leaves.

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Plant with green and purple leaves.

What is This Plant?I know it's not a wandering Jew (more succulent). It seems to be some type of bush.

What is This Plant?I bought a plant, just because it was pretty, but have no ideal what it is. The little guy at the nursery said they just came in, and the owner wasn't there and he didn't know what kind it is.

Thick stalked plant with medium green leaves.

What is This Plant? (Plumeria/Frangipanni)I am trying to find out what type of plant it is?

Plant with green leaves and red flower.

What is This Flower? (Desert Rose)Can anyone tell this plant or flower's name? It was brought to me as a gift. It has a thick trunk.

Stalky green plant with yellow "flowers" on the tips.

What is This Plant?Please, do you know the name of this plant? I have been searching forever. Thanks.

Two different cacti in a pot.

What is This Plant?I was given this plant, and I don't know the name?

ground moss

Moss IdentificationCan anyone tell me what kind of moss this is? I looked online, but there are several that look similar. Some can take some sun and others can't. Thanks for your help.

What is This Plant?I am wondering if there is anyone who lives in Florida or where it is warm, that might know what this plant is. I live in Michigan and was given a plant that grows Florida. It looks just like my aloe plant except that it has longer thorns on it and they are sharper.

Plant in kitchen window.

What Is This Plant?We always get these garden plants on Mother's Day. I kept a cutting of it and I keep it in the kitchen window. I have no idea what it is, but our church gives them out and the plants are different each year.

Green and yellow speckled plant.

What is This Plant?I have newly purchased this plant and it appears to be dying. I would like to identify it and find the proper care for it. It has blade like leaves about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide. They grow thickly from a center stem. They are medium green and are heavily sprinkled with bright yellow.

Medium tall multibranched houseplant, with gold speckled narrow green leaves.

What is This Plant?I have a plant which is beautiful. I looked in a few nurseries, but nobody seems to know what it is. Everyone asks me what kind of plant it is and I can't answer them because I don't know the name of it, but I think it's tropical. Can you help me please? Thank you.

Top of plant with what appears to be a tall multibranched flower spike.

What Is This Plant?Could anybody help me identify this plant? Is this growth normal and what do I do with it?

View of plant from a slight distance, showing height of plant.

What is This Plant?This plant belongs to a friend of mine and she is having trouble finding out what it is. It is thriving very well, but she just doesn't know what it is called.

Two tone red flower in leafy plant. Leaves are medium green, lancet and serrated.

What is This Flower? (Balsam)What is this flower?

hanging basket with pinkish purple flowers

What Are These Plants?I got two of these hanging baskets at a market garden, the gal had no idea of the name of the plant. I have never seen them before. They are just beautiful, require lots of water, and tolerate full sun. Anyone have a idea of the name of this plant?

Bearded iris with white petals bordered in light to medium purple

What is the Name of This Iris?Can anyone tell me the name of this bearded iris? The name is lost somewhere in my memory. I have lost it and would like to replace it.Thanks for any help in doing so. GG Vi

Stalk type blue flower with yellow orange stamen

What Type of Flower is This?I found this flower in the park on my morning walk with my dog. It looks like some sort of lily, but I can't figure out what variety.

What is This Plant?What is this plant?

Thick stalks with dark green leaves.

What is This Plant?My wife and I are trying to identify a plant we bought at Home Depot. No one there knew what it was and we are trying to determine watering schedules and exposure. Any help would be appreciated.

Varigated leaf plant.

What is This Plant?Does anyone know what type of plant this is? Are the white things shown in this photo flowers or seeds? Please let me know.

What Kind of Tree is This?What kind of tree is this? What is it's native habitat? Are the seeds poisonous?

What is this Plant?I have a plant question. I have gotten a plant given to me it looks something like a Wandering Jew only it has stiff leaves and is all purple. It grows upright and gets white flower's in every-other leaf.

Fern looking plant.

What is This Plant?I give this plant sunlight and water. What is this plant?

What is this mushroom?What kind of mushrooms are these?

What is this plant? (Gardenia?)I was given this plant/shrub a few years ago but can not remember it's name. I was hoping that someone here might be able to help me.

Tall multistemmed house plant with narrow leaves.

What is this plant? (Neanthe bella)Here is one more plant I need identified. Does anybody know what kind this is? It feels very dry and paper like. I'm not sure if it's supposed to be like that or not.

What is this plant? (Air Potato)My mom found this seed/plant/fruit thing in the backyard of a house she was selling and I have no idea what it is! Its stem keeps growing, at first it was 5 inches, now its like a foot, which grew over a week and the stem moves constantly!

What is this plant? (Hosta)A friend of mine just bought a house and was wondering what this plant is?

Trailing plant.

What is this plant?I bought this hanging house plant from my local Agway but they had no idea what the name of the plant was. They did show me small buds they said open to white flowers. I hope someone could identify it for me and provide care instructions.

What is this plant? (Hens & Chicks, Sempervivum Tectorum)Can someone tell me what that plant is in the picture with the old boot planter. I know it's a type of cacti but from there I'm stumped. Here's the picture.

Tall houseplant with medium green leaves.

What Is This Plant? (Schleffera?)I want help identifying this houseplant.

What kind of tree is this? (Bald Cypress?)My son was recently in school in Mooresville, NC. I noticed during the move a beautiful cedar or arborvitae tree that I would love to have. It was pyramidal, green (of course), but what made it stand out were the yellow-tinged lacy ends to the branches.

What is This Plant? (Amaranth)Does anyone know what this plant is? I planted a package of seeds of mixed peppers. This grew. It is a beautiful plant but has not produced any peppers?

Vine With Yellow Flowers Can anyone tell me what this vine is? I found it in the woods, it smells like baby powder and it has little flowers which are yellow. It's not honeysuckle.

Can anyone tell me the real name for a Red Tip?Can anyone tell me the real name for a Red Tip? It's a shrub that grows real tall if not clipped back and has red leaves in the spring.

What Is This Plant? (Persian Shield)I just picked this plant up at the flea market, but have no idea what it is. Does anyone know what it is and do you have any tips for caring for it, watering, light etc.?

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Identifying a Houseplant

Identifying a HouseplantI received this plant as a gift, but with no ID. It seems to like a lot of water and the only thing the sticker says is herb. I already transplanted it into a larger pot, but I'm not sure if it's doing well or not.

Identifying a Houseplant - draping plant with long thin leafless growth

Identifying a Houseplant (Mistletoe Cactus)Can anyone help me identify this plant? I have had it a few years now. Someone has asked me for a piece of it and I am not sure how to divide it or start a cutting.

Identifying a Houseplant - thick stemmed houseplant

Identifying a HouseplantWhat is this plant?

Identifying a Houseplant - green foliage plant with leaves radiating out from the stem

Identifying a HouseplantWhat kind of plant is this?

Identifying a Garden Plant - ball shaped greenish yellow flower on long stem with grassy leaves

Identifying a Garden PlantWhat is this plant?

Identifying a Garden Plant - shrub with dark green leaves and salmon pink flowers

Identifying a Garden PlantThis bush was given to me by a friend who did not know the name of the plant or anything about it. I would like to know what it is and any growing information.

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