Tropicals & Tender Perennials: I know, I know, 1 by plantladylin

plantladylin wrote:
LOL, I know it's nearly impossible to ID from foliage alone but I'm going to post this picture for any feedback to see what y'all think. I got this H. australis in a trade last April, it was labeled H. australis sp. keysii but after looking at many, many photo's on line, I know it's not that one. I'm assuming it is an australis? The picture has the leaves showing up much darker green then they actually appear in person. They are more of a soft light gray/green or then again, maybe it's just my eyes! The foliage is soft and fuzzy on both top and bottom, but seems even softer on the bottom sides. I look forward to someday seeing blooms, and to get a positive ID. This plant seems to be a slow grower but is growing ... I'm hoping when the weather gets consistently warmer, it will really take off!

Any and all comments welcome!