Butterfly Plant 'Stripe' (Christia obcordata)

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nancyanne Lafayette, LA(Zone 9a) May 21, 2005

Butterfly Plant 'Stripe'
Christia obcordata

Houseplant native to China.

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Toxicodendron Piedmont, MO(Zone 6a) May 21, 2005

How interesting and unusual!

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Happy_1 Chicago, IL(Zone 5b) May 21, 2005

Wow, I love it. What a treasure. Where did you find it and do they have more unusual stuff... I'm gettting over the marigolds......


Hap

PS...I'm Nancy Lee

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nancyanne Lafayette, LA(Zone 9a) May 21, 2005

Hi Nancy Lee -
I don't know much about this plant, but saw it at a friend's retail orchid house - she only knew that it was native to China, indoor plant only, perennial. I was really taken by the unusual foliage. I'm glad the dave's garden gurus were able to unearth the family - since it is related to beans and peas, I'll have a little idea of what to expect!
My friend had bought a flat of seedlings (for the same reason I liked the plant - unusual and colorful foliage). I've found only information stating that the flowers are 'insignificant'. Perhaps when/if it flowers I will be able to get seed. The leaves are thin, but have a slightly downy texture. They fold close to the stem at night, like maranta.
Regards - Nancy Anne

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John_Benoot Moerkerke_Damme, Belgium(Zone 7b) May 21, 2005

what a loving cute plant.
thx
John

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Happy_1 Chicago, IL(Zone 5b) May 21, 2005

You means it folds in half?

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tazzy Sand Springs, OK(Zone 7a) May 21, 2005

that is so cute

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corky59 Lakeland, FL May 21, 2005

Slobber, Slobber, Drool. That's all I can say. Unbelievable. Marilynne

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hanna1 Castro Valley, CA(Zone 9a) May 22, 2005

WOW, I love it, now I'm going to look for this one!!! Annie

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May 23, 2005

Hi Nancyanne, I have the same plant. I bought it about 2 months ago because I feel in love with its unusual look. I posted a thread in the Identification Forum asking for the right name http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/509041/. After quite a bit of searching, I came to the conclusion that it was obcordata.

Do you happen to have some information about the plant? I have it in my patio and it seems to be growing really well. There is very little information out there regarding this unusual plant. I'll appreciate your input.



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