Q&A - What Is This Plant? - Unknown
Question:
Can you tell me what these plants are? They are over five feet tall. They are close together and have waxy leaves and the stalks are hollow inside. They grow very densely but don't seem to be spreading. Should I pull them or wait for spectacular blooms some day?
Answer:
A good gardener has patience and optimism, this viewer question focuses on an unknown vibrant green plant that's sprung up in a their yard. Using information such as leaf shape, arrangement, height after a year and whether or not the plant blooms in it's second summer can all be used identify these new plants. Chris and the guests have some ideas as to what the plant may be but say it will be easier to identify after it blooms.
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Can you tell me what these plants are? They are over five feet tall. They are close together and have waxy leaves and the stalks are hollow inside. They grow very densely but don't seem to be spreading. Should I pull them or wait for spectacular blooms some day?
Answer:
A good gardener has patience and optimism, this viewer question focuses on an unknown vibrant green plant that's sprung up in a their yard. Using information such as leaf shape, arrangement, height after a year and whether or not the plant blooms in it's second summer can all be used identify these new plants. Chris and the guests have some ideas as to what the plant may be but say it will be easier to identify after it blooms.
Related Resources:
Plant Identification Basics
Broadleaf Weeds
Garden Plant Identification - by Common Name