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Taylor · 08-28-2007, 09:33 PM

Annie,
Ornata tends to have long, slender leaves that are covered on the underside in a waxy type powder. The leaves do become less slender as time goes on, but the pups would ID that if you have any that are under 2 feet tall, I'd guess. Ranging depending on what variation 3 feet to 6 maybe 7 feet (in my experience)

Velutina tends to have VERY glossy leaves. More round leaves at a young age. Grows anywhere from 6 to 10 feet (from what I have heard).

Take Pictures. What height is yours at?

And whoever told you that you couldn't get a bloom is MISTAKEN and ashame on them for telling you that. Of course you can get a bloom, and you will love every moment of the process. Your plant is sending out a few 'flag leaves'. This is just telling you that a bloom is coming.

Good luck! Keep us informed. And welcome!
Taylor

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Taylor Taylor's Photo Gallery Location: VA Find me on the map! Zone: 8a Name: Taylor Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,084 BananaBucks : 380,470 Feedback: 16 / 100% Said "Thanks" 356 Times Was Thanked 662 Times in 334 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 283 Times	Re: Hello! Annie, Ornata tends to have long, slender leaves that are covered on the underside in a waxy type powder. The leaves do become less slender as time goes on, but the pups would ID that if you have any that are under 2 feet tall, I'd guess. Ranging depending on what variation 3 feet to 6 maybe 7 feet (in my experience) Velutina tends to have VERY glossy leaves. More round leaves at a young age. Grows anywhere from 6 to 10 feet (from what I have heard). Take Pictures. What height is yours at? And whoever told you that you couldn't get a bloom is MISTAKEN and ashame on them for telling you that. Of course you can get a bloom, and you will love every moment of the process. Your plant is sending out a few 'flag leaves'. This is just telling you that a bloom is coming. Good luck! Keep us informed. And welcome! Taylor