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Old November 29th, 2005, 06:21 AM
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what kind of plant is this?

I bought a beautiful plant but don't know what kind it is. I posted a picture here:

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If anyone could tell me, i would be grateful. Need to know how to care for it.
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Old November 29th, 2005, 11:30 AM
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Re: what kind of plant is this?

Maranta species, AKA Herringbone plant I believe.
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Old November 29th, 2005, 12:01 PM
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Re: what kind of plant is this?

Maranta leuconeura erythroneura. Joe
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Old November 29th, 2005, 01:52 PM
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what he said.
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Old November 29th, 2005, 02:35 PM
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Re: what kind of plant is this?

I want to hear you say it, too. And faster.
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Old November 29th, 2005, 03:18 PM
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how many times Ron? :)
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Old November 29th, 2005, 03:23 PM
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Depends on how bad you've been.
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Old November 29th, 2005, 05:08 PM
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havent been bad, just lazy. a skiff of snow today so its been an office day. translation - internet day.
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Old November 29th, 2005, 07:45 PM
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its been known to me as a preyer plant
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Old December 1st, 2005, 01:39 AM
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Re: what kind of plant is this?

Thank you very much!
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