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Plant identification => Plant identification => Topic started by: Umbrian on June 10, 2020, 08:10:11 AM

Title: Anyone able to identify this please?
Post by: Umbrian on June 10, 2020, 08:10:11 AM

This is another leaf only identification.  When sorting my pots after winter protection under cover I came across a very small pot containing a short woody stem about 4cm high. Having no idea what it might be I placed it outside on top of one my permanent planters so it  did not get overlooked. It has now produced these leaves on two new stems and I am interested to know what it might be......

Title: Re: Anyone able to identify this please?
Post by: Fermi on June 10, 2020, 08:52:19 AM

They could be the juvenile leaves of a fig; the lobes usually develop as the plant gets more mature
cheers
fermi

Title: Re: Anyone able to identify this please?
Post by: Charithea on June 10, 2020, 11:47:59 AM

Yes,  they could be of a fig tree as they grow easily but if the leaves are smooth they could be a mulberry tree or a type of hibiscus.

Title: Re: Anyone able to identify this please?
Post by: Umbrian on June 11, 2020, 08:29:35 AM

Oh dear that is a bit disappointing- thought I might have something a bit more special !
Actually I have my doubts that it is a fig........why should someone have given me it in such a tiny pot? and I so obviously taken care of it (even if I lost the label!)
Thanks anyway for the suggestions and I shall continue to cherish it in high hopes......watch this space....