Plant Identification Week 10
Pointsettia Euphorbia pulcherrima cv. Strong, upright plant on woody-like stalk Mature plants display palm-like foliage at top of plant Plants can grow to 5 feet or more Broad, corn-like, medium green leaves that are banded yellow along the center leaves (2 feet long)
German Violet Exacum affine Bushy, succulent plant Ovate/elliptical-shaped, mid-green, waxy leaves Small flowers with conspicuous yellow stamens Flower colors – white, lavender, pinks
Benjamin Fig Ficus benjamina ‘exotica’ Evergreen tree or large shrub with arching, spreading, stems and branches Leaves are ovate, elliptical, dark green and glossy, 2-4 inches long, tapering to a twisted point
Rubber Plant ‘Decora’ Ficus elastica ‘Decora’ Evergreen with woody stems and branches Large, oval/elliptical leaves reaching up to 15 inches long Leaf emerges from a dark, pink sheath found at branch tip