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Old May 15th, 2006, 01:22 PM
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Leafy strangers...

Hi everyone,

I need some help identifying a couple of plants. I just purchased them at Home Depot (NOT the best place, I know) and they came with no ID tags.

The first is multi-stemmed and bushy, with compound leaves, and the leaflets are small and smooth. Some have 1 or 2 rounded teeth on them. The leaf stems have 2 small ridges along their upper surface and the lower-most branches are woody. I've searched the internet looking for help but with no success.

The second is a palm, maybe a Kentia (?) although from pictures it seems like Kentia palms have broader leaves.

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Old May 15th, 2006, 01:56 PM
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Re: Leafy strangers...

The first appears to be Radermachera sinica, China Doll.
The second may be Ravenea rivularis, Majesty Palm.
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Old May 16th, 2006, 01:26 AM
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Re: Leafy strangers...

The first one is definitely a Radermachera, China Doll. I have one and I love the delicate foliage they have. Be careful to avoid placing it in a drafty area, they are very susceptible to drafts.
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