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not a Japanese maple

Oct 19, 2012
2 comments

The store I purchased this plant from did not know what it is but that it is not a Japanese maple. I paid $1 and got 6. Each leave has 5 points, color is deep red and stem is skinny. They grow...

henry's garnet sweetspire spots

Sep 4, 2010
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I just purchased a Henry's Garnet Sweetspire as they are supposed to be tough and give color during Fall. I planted it where, in Summer, it gets a good 6 hours of full sun. The plant is quickly...

succullent?

Jul 31, 2010
5 comments

This clipping is growing slowly and is trying to grow roots. What is it and how do I take care of it?

fuzzy, giant leaf plant

Jul 31, 2010
5 comments

we don't know wwhat this plant is, we looked around our new neighborhood and no one has it. We used wildflower packets to get our garden started and think it must come from that.