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help me identify this houseplant please!

8 years ago

I recently bought this from a supermarket but being a newbie gardener, i did not manage to find out the name. Think the leaves have been sprayed to be shiny, and the red ribbons are just artificial decorations. Greatly appreciate any help to ID this plant!

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Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Kinda hard to see, as the plant's leaf bases are hidden, but I'm guessing Zamioculcas zamiifolia.

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zzackey
8 years ago
Does the pot have drainage holes? My first thought was a gardenia.
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
8 years ago
I agree that it's the ubiquitous ZZ plant, the red ribbons are actually a big clue, even if we didn't recognize the foliage. You'll often see ZZ and "Lucky Bamboo" in a feng shui role, decorated with red ribbons.
ayulie
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks for the replies! Zzackey I doubt it is a gardenia as we don't get many of them where I live. The pot has 1 drainage hole, albeit rather tiny, appreciate the input though! Dave and rhizo I will take your word that it is a zz plant, based on pictures it does seem to look that way, thank you all!!
zzackey
8 years ago
ok. Just my first impression.
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
8 years ago
The plant above has alternate leaves while Gardenia is opposite afaik.
Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
8 years ago
ZZ plant has compound leaves with alternate leaflets.
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
8 years ago
Yes - that's a more accurate description.

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