Maybe along the lines of Cryptanthus bivittatus. Here is a link that might be useful: Cryptanthus

Perhaps a closer picture would help. In the meantime, if you pull off or cut a leaf, a milkweed should ooze a milky sap.

I hope it isn't catalpas..as I said, I started this inside over winter. I don't think it blew into my house, lol. Also, we don't have any in the immediate area for a seed to blow..and I hope there werent any squirrels or birds in my house, lol. I don't know what kind of clerodendron seeds I even had..all I know is this looks nothings like the other clero's or the durantas that I started from seed over the winter. But the leaves look similar to some clero pix I was looking at when I googled. When and if this thing ever gets blooms to help ID it, if you want, I'll let you know. Thank you so much Chris! Daniella

Yes, this plant is a horrible thug. Pity because it really is attractive.