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Unknown houseplant need help with Id

4 years ago

This plant is a very old clone that belonged to my girlfriends great-grandmother. I have been trying to figure out the species...the plant doesn’t seem to mind overwatering and has flowers similar to peace lily but tiny and not showy.....please help me Identify this....

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK

4 years ago

It isn't a Peace Lily.

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viper114
Original Author
4 years ago
Aglaonema modestum.....after some intense research I believe i have found the species
Karen S. (7b, NYC)
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Sorry, but I don't think so, the leaves don't look Ag, nor do those stems & I grow 2 different Aglaonemas myself. I'd sooner suggest a Dracena of some kind, especially the look of those stems & the style of nodes.
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Mike the Fiddle Leaf Fig Guy
4 years ago
It’s a peace lily
green_vibes (z. 7/8)
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Aglaonema modestum. I think it's considered an heirloom, since only the variegated cultivars can be found in stores nowadays.

"Aglaonemas are originally found in the tropical areas of Southeast Asia. Probably the first Aglaonema grown was Aglaonema modestum. Modestum is seldom seen today and is limited to collectors. " source: http://www.aroid.org/genera/aglaonema/aglaonema_success/aglaonema_success.pdf (p. 7)

http://www.aroid.org/genera/serveimage.php?key=182
Embothrium
4 years ago
Looks like the potting mix has been breaking down and compacting for years, this coming spring you should give the plant a treat and replace the soil, give it a larger pot.
N D
4 years ago
I actually have an Aglao Modesetum and that’s exactly what I thought when I looked at your pics.

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