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Aug 30, 2012 5:51 PM CST
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I received this amazing plant and don't know what it is. The leaf spread is about 2 feet. Flower stalk is also about 2 feet. Leaves are not stiff and have a saw-toothed edge and point, ouch! Once I know what it is I'll find out how to take care of it. Thanks in advance, Frandances
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Aug 30, 2012 6:00 PM CST
Name: woofie
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Welcome, frandances! You might do better posting this question over in the Plant ID forum.
http://garden.org/forums/view/...
Maybe Dave can move it over there for you?
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Aug 30, 2012 6:49 PM CST
Name: Karen
Valencia, Pa (Zone 6a)
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Welcome, frandances.. Welcome!

Neat looking plant, though I have no idea what it is. As woofie said, you're sure to get a positive ID on the ID forum.

(I kind of like the sound of francesdances.... Smiling )

Karen
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Aug 30, 2012 7:23 PM CST
Name: Jay
Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a)
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Aug 30, 2012 7:49 PM CST
Name: Jay
Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a)
Region: Texas Region: Gulf Coast Charter ATP Member I helped beta test the first seed swap I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant Identifier Tip Photographer Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Hibiscus
There are a few other similar Aechemea.
Aechmea 'Blue Rain'
http://www.johnjearrard.co.uk/...

Aechmea 'Blue Moon'
http://palms.snakes.tripod.com...

Aechmea 'Blue Tango'
Bromeliad (Aechmea 'Blue Tango')
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Sep 2, 2012 4:33 PM CST

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The 'Blue Tango' is quite a bit more vibrant in color.
However, you have a lovely plant there!
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