So I've always just BLINDY purchased plants with only a couple of questions asked. "Does it do well in high humidity?" and "How big does it get?". Most plants have always found a home in either one of my terrariums, OR in one of a few "holding tanks" I have when I buy something I don't have a spot for. Well this past year I've gotten a lot more interested in the plants themselves opposed to just looking at them as a terrarium building block. I've been trying to catalogue what I have using some of the scanning apps, but I'm quickly learning that they really aren't up to the task. They often get things incredibly wrong or will get the species right but not the genus or vise-versa and it makes it more confusing. So if you are up for a challenge! Help me identify all these plants
Above are pictures of the terrariums that contain mostly plants I'm unsure of what they are. I've marked each picture with a letter, and numbered each plant visible in the photo. I have some I think I have correctly identified. I'll make a comment with a list that I'll update as people identify complete with the identifications I think I've made. I'm also happy to take clearer pictures of any plant that anyone wants to see clearer. Hoping to learn the Scientific Name, Common Name, and any specific variegations of each plant. Thank you anyone that chips in!!
by Smooch23
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I’ll update this comment with all information that I have and any Identifications are made for any who choose to follow along! Also I may have gotten some identifications wrong as I’m still learning this side of the plant world, I’m happy to be corrected. Every thing below is formatted as “*Scientific Name*, Common Name – Variegation”
* Tank A
* A1
* A2
* A3
* A4
* A5
* Tank B
* B1
* B2
* B3
* B4
* B5
* Tank C
* C1
* C2 – Micans Philodendron
* C3
* C4
* C5 – Begonia
* Tank D
* D1
* D2
* D3
* Tank E
* E1 – Bromeliad
* E2 – Neon Pothos, Heartleaf Pothos
* E3 – Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor
* E4 – Alocasia, Dragon Scale?
* E5 – micans philodendron
* E6 – Nerve Plant or Fitonia
* E7 – Cebu Blue pothos
* E8
* Tank F
* F1 – Thai con monstera
* F2 – bromeliad
* F3 –
* F4 – jewel orchid
* F5 – Aluminum Plant, Purple Shield?
* Tank G
* G1
* G2
* G3
* G4
* G5
* G6
* G7
Identification List Continued
* Tank H
* H1
* H2
* H3
* H4
* H5
* H6
* H7
* H8
* H9
* H10
* H11
* H12
* H13
* Tank I
* I1
* I2
* I3
* I4
* I5
* I6
* I7
* I8
* I9
* I10
* I11
* I12
Identification List Continued
* J1 – *Alocasia x Amazonica,* African Mask Plant, Pink Variegated
* J2 – Alocasia?
* J3
* J4 – Zebra Plant?
* J5
* J6
* J7 – Orchid?
* J8 – *Alocasia Reginula,* Black Velvet – Pink Variegated
* J9
* J10
* J11 – *Alocasia Sarawakensis,* Yucatan Princess – Unknown
* J12 – *Philodendron Billietiae,* Billy Philly – Unknown
* J13 – *Alocasia Reginula,* Black Velvet – Aurea Variegated
* J14 – *Alocasia Azlanii,* Red Mambo – None
* *J15 – Philodendron Erubescens,* Pink Princess – Marble Variegated
* J16 – *Alocasia Reginula,* Black Velvet – Pink Variegated
* J17 – *Monstera deliciosa var. borsigiana,* Swiss Cheese – Albo Variegated
* J18 – *Anthurium Waroqueanum,* Queen Anthurium – Unknown
* J19 – *Philodendron ???,* Forest of White – Forest of White Variegated
* J20 – *Xanthosoma Ablo Marginata,* Micky Mouse – Unknown
* J21 – *Alocasia Longiloba Suhirmaniana,* Purple Vein – None
* J22 – *Alocasia Wentii,* Elephants Ear – Aurea Variegated
I tried to be as specific as possible, but there are so many cultivars that it can be really hard to get more specific than just species. (looking at you, begonias) If you do end up doing additional photos, please try to get different angles (showing the leaf head on, the base/roots, etc.), in focus, and not in shadow.
I hope this helps. By the way, I love your set ups!
* Tank A
* A1 additional photos, please
* A2 additional photos, please
* A3 additional photos, please
* A4: Philodendron micans, Heartleaf philodendron
* A5 additional photos, please
* Tank B
* B2 additional photos, please
* B3 Angel wing begonia
* B4 – *Saxifraga stolonifera*straw, berry begonia
* B5 Piper ornatum
* Tank C
* C1 – tradescentia or callisia
* C2 – additional photos, please
* C3 – Philodendron micans
* C5 – Rex Begonia
* Tank D
* D1 Pellionia repens
* D2 additional photos, please