This set of forums is an archive of our old CGI-Based forum platform (UBB.Classic) that was never imported to our current forum (UBB.threads); as such, no new postings or registrations are allowed here.
Please instead direct all questions and postings to the our current forum
here.
|
Help!
#87862
March 18th, 2007 at 11:36 PM
March 18th, 2007 at 11:36 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Ohio
NewtothePot
OP
Member
|
OP
Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Ohio
|
I got this plant as a cutting from a friend. I was told it was a Money tree/ plant, but (after a year of nothing but sitting there) I have decided to look up information specific to this plant so I can make it grow. I have had it for a year, and it hasn't changed one bit. It now has roots, but hasn't done anything above the soil. If I knew what it was then maybe I can tailor my work to its specific needs and make it actually GROW! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! ![[Linked Image]](https://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h88/pwiz16/Mystery.jpg)
|
|
|
Re: Help!
#87863
March 19th, 2007 at 12:20 AM
March 19th, 2007 at 12:20 AM
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
it doesn't look like any 'money tree' that i've ever seen...the leaves on this one are much, much larger than what's on mine. and these leaves are shaped a bit differently too. it almost looks like a rubber tree - the growth pattern of the leaves doesn't match tho. could you do another pic so we can see what the stem looks like?
|
|
|
Re: Help!
#87867
March 19th, 2007 at 02:17 AM
March 19th, 2007 at 02:17 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Ohio
NewtothePot
OP
Member
|
OP
Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Ohio
|
The plant from which I got this was braided, which is what led me to believe a Money tree, but I think deborah is right- i looked up schefflera's and it definitely looks like one. Do you think it could be a Giant Schefflera, although the leaves aren't shiny.
|
|
|
Re: Help!
#87868
March 19th, 2007 at 02:52 AM
March 19th, 2007 at 02:52 AM
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
i was thinking giant schefflera. and the leaves look like they need cleaned. using a spray bottle with clear water and a soft cloth (or put it in the shower). then let it drain well. resume watering as needed.
|
|
|
Re: Help!
#87870
March 19th, 2007 at 05:05 PM
March 19th, 2007 at 05:05 PM
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
yes, kenny, the money tree is often braided together...that technique can be used with a lot of tree-type plants. i wanted to say schefflera and just wasn't sure about the growth pattern as they usually have more branches. isn't there a way to do something to the trunk to cause more branches to form on scheffs??
|
|
|
Re: Help!
#87871
March 20th, 2007 at 01:08 AM
March 20th, 2007 at 01:08 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2006
Cherryville,Missouri
bettyboop1948
Member
|
Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Cherryville,Missouri
|
Well the pot look's alittle big for the flowerHave u tryed another size pot.It Might do better I would think They say never use to big of a pot some like to be root bound Just what i think Bettyboop1948
|
|
|
|
|
|