Plant ID


on 8/3/03 6:42 PM, Ccopuntia@aol.com at Ccopuntia@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 8/3/2003 10:47:48 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> gardenguru@yahoo.com writes:
> 
>> Large leaves, somewhat rounded, finely scalloped
>> (crenate more than crenulate), 6 inches across.  Thin,
>> oh-so-slightly hairy.  Stems almost succulent looking,
>> bronzy-reddish, thick.  Plant is densely leafy.
>> 
> 
> Possibly some sort of Plectranthus.........???

Joe,

Your description does appear to be compatible with a Plectranthus.  I am
writing a book on this genus.  If you can send me a photo, I will see if I
am able to identify it.

John MacGregor
South Pasadena, CA 91030
USDA zone 9   Sunset zones 21/23



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