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Ctenanthe lubbersiana 'Brazilian Snow'


Ctenanthe lubbersiana 'Brazilian Snow' (Ctenanthe lubbersiana 'Brazilian Snow')

This plant is listed by several names. It's a really common semi-shade to shade plant in Coastal California. Photo taken at Quail Botanical Gardens on Nov. 2, 2010.



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I really like the foliage colour in this plant Delonix.

4 Nov, 2010

 

Lindak:

Thanks! Yes, it has a striking variegation.

4 Nov, 2010

 

reminds me a bit of the prayer plant.

5 Nov, 2010

 

Lindak:

It's in the same family (Marantaceae)...and like Prayer plants the leaves close up at night.

5 Nov, 2010

 

Yes Delonix, I'd forgotten that.......

7 Nov, 2010

 

:>)

7 Nov, 2010



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