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Unknown $1 Plant

Carol Patterson

14 years ago

Got this plant(front)on the sale table at Lowe's. It needed to be repotted because the soil had eroded away from the base exposing roots. I've temporarily planted it in this pot until I can determine it's light/water requirements. The leaves overlap from the base. They are fairly stiff with a sharp edge.

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hvaldez
14 years ago
Looks like Dracena.
Carol Patterson
Original Author
14 years ago
My first thought was dracena, too, but can't find anything like it.
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Carol Patterson
Original Author
14 years ago
The leaves on this one are much stiffer than other dracaenas I've seen.
gardenguru1950
14 years ago
Cordyline indivisa, sold in the Midwest and back East -- and maybe Texas -- as "Spikes".

Joe
Carol Patterson
Original Author
14 years ago
The leaves on this plant are only 1/4"-3/8" wide right now. All the pictures I saw of Cordyline Indivisa had leaves much wider--even young plants. It could be a type of Cordyline. I guess I'll have to let it grow a little more before I can tell for sure.
Allison Proctor
14 years ago
If the leaves have sharp edges, could it be pampas grass? dont think Lowes would sell one that small though.
User
14 years ago
Joe's correct, Cordyline indivisa.

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