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drdawg

Mar 12, 2013 8:08 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)

I received a message from Jeff in Houston, TX, asking me to identify this 15 yr old houseplant. He says the leaves are dark green, 12-18" long, crinkley, and thick. Can anyone put a name on this plant for me? Ken

drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.

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Dutchlady1

Mar 12, 2013 9:13 AM CST

99% sure it's an Anthurium, possibly a A. hookeri cross.

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plantladylin

Mar 12, 2013 9:42 AM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Wow, great looking plant Doug!

Here's a link to information regarding Anthurium hookeri: http://www.exoticrainforest.co...

And a photo of a hybrid A. hookeri for comparison: http://www.dasignsourcebotanic...

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drdawg

Mar 12, 2013 10:01 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)

I think you are right. This is a "Birdnest" Anthurium 'hookeri' hybrid. Thanks to you both. Ken

drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.

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plantladylin

Mar 12, 2013 10:04 AM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)