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nilly Pittsburgh, PA(Zone 5b) Sep 06, 2009

This houseplant is in the home of a friend of mine.
She has no idea what it's called and I'd like to search around for one.
Can anyone tell me the name?

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Sep 06, 2009

Chlorophytum 'Fireflash' http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/62897/

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nilly Pittsburgh, PA(Zone 5b) Sep 06, 2009

THANKS!

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Tina_A Caddo Mills, TX(Zone 8a) Sep 08, 2009

I have had mine for about 3 years now and it has suffered from neglect. It comes back beautifully though. I just bought another one today.

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red_princess_71 Lilesville, NC(Zone 7b) Sep 13, 2009

I have one to...i love it....when i forget to water it and then do water it...it just comes back as beautiful as ever.

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icanfindroom Anchorage, AK Sep 16, 2009

Ditto on the love it! I have one too. :)

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Machikoneko Hometown, IL(Zone 5a) Sep 25, 2009

I have two. When it puts up a seedhead, let it dry, and then crumble the seeds into the soil. Soon you'll have a lot of baby Fireflashes! They're cute in the pot, all around the base of the mother.

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nilly Pittsburgh, PA(Zone 5b) Sep 26, 2009

Oh that's a fantastic plus!
Thanks for mentioning that!
Maybe I can get some seeds from my friend's plant that sparked my whole question!

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phalaeo Philadelphia, PA(Zone 7a) Sep 27, 2009

As with other Chlorophytums, this guy is sensitive to fluoride in the water. It'll burn the edges of the leaves.

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nilly Pittsburgh, PA(Zone 5b) Sep 28, 2009

Also a good bit of info, phaleo!
I always use "rested" water to water my indoor plants, but now I know to tell other people it's important for this particular plant.

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Tina_A Caddo Mills, TX(Zone 8a) Sep 28, 2009

Rested water huh, that must mean that you leave yours out for 24 hours or more.

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nilly Pittsburgh, PA(Zone 5b) Sep 28, 2009

Yep.
I have fishies, too, so it's a good habit.

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