Need Help w/Identifying Mystery Plant

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Nicholejean San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Sep 14, 2005

I purchased this plant at a local nursery on Sunday. It was not labeled (of course) - but it was so different looking, that I had to get one. I asked the girl at the register if she knew what kind it was . . . you know what she said? "It's a houseplant". . . . Gee, thanks - I had worked that out for myself! (told her that, too!).

Does this look familiar to anyone? I've taken 2 pictures - the second one is a bit fuzzy, but I wanted to try and get a closeup of the leaf - it looks like a giant leaf w/goosebumps - w/a little hair sticking out of each bump.

I'd appreciate any help!

Nichole

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Nicholejean San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Sep 14, 2005

Here's the second pic:

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kathyvm Fruitport, MI(Zone 5a) Sep 14, 2005

Nichole, I looks like a begonia-Iron Cross.
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/59462/index.html

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Nicholejean San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Sep 14, 2005

Wow - it does! The purple pattern is slightly off - but maybe once the baby leaves grow out a bit they'll look more consistent with the Iron Cross.

Thanks!

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fancyvan Calgary, AB(Zone 3a) Sep 14, 2005

I too was thinking Iron Cross Begonia.

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mkjones Aurora, TX(Zone 8a) Sep 16, 2005

It is definitely the 'Iron Cross' rex begonia. Good for you!

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sarahjo80 Loveland, CO(Zone 5b) Sep 24, 2005

OOH, I hate it when I know the answer and someone beats me to it! :) It's so rare that I know one :)

Sarah

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danak Olympia, WA(Zone 7b) Sep 24, 2005

I would have at least said begonia. Considering that I got my first begonia yesterday, I was pretty proud to be that close! :)

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Nicholejean San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Sep 25, 2005

Thank you all for your help. They had another one at the nursery, except with a silver green leaf . . . I may go back and get that one next week.

I took this one to work the other day. I thought it would like the lighting better. Seems to have perked up a bit.

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Joan6aON Mississauga, ON(Zone 6a) Sep 25, 2005

Without looking at the other responses I would say it is some sort of Pepperomia.

Now, I'll go look at the other answers. LOL

Joan

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begoniacrazii Northern California, CA(Zone 9a) Oct 04, 2005

Iron Cross really loves humidity, you may want to put a pebble tray under it in your office if it's too dry. There are three var. of Iron Cross.
B. masoniana var. 'Tricolor',
B. masoniana var. maculata
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B. masoniana (i believe this is yours based on your photos)

You have DMail
Cheers,
Laurie

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