Leaf
Shapes
Color Two main types Variegated – leaves that can be colors other then green or yellow Non Variegated- leaves with only green and yellow colors. If a non-variegated plant turns a different color then it has a problem.
Form Simple- one leaf per petiole Compound- more then one leaf per petiole
Compound leaves Palmately compound all leaflets for from the same point at the end of the petiole. Bipalmately- compound leaves where the leaflets are opposite.
Venation Parallel- veins run side by side Palmate- fan like system Pinnate- one large vein and smaller veins branching out.
Margins Entire
Lobed
Crenate
Serrated
Dentate