Hi Mentha,

i Googled it and I am confused too. It will be interesting to hear more about this plant. It is really full and lush. I would have picked it too. What is the second to the last photo? I don't think I have ever seen a plant like that.

It's a hoya of some sort. He told me but I forgot, it is not a shepherdii, which is what I would have guessed.

I commented on your house plant post. Lucky you! And what wise children you have. The grey lady...just lovely.

k

Mentha, is the sansevieria you're getting japonesa? It's really nice and so are your children. :)

I have a patens and as it grows it takes up a lot of room. $95 seems really high for that.

I love the Rhipsalis and the gray lady.

I won't know until I get the plant and the tag. Nick does have mislabeled plants from time to time and my son was doing his best to try and pronounce the names over the phone so it could very well be.

Nick specializes in show quality plants so I would almost guarantee that the patens is flawless. The quality of his plants are worth the price especially to people who are in it for the competition.

I have a small one labeled spicata that looks just like the first photo (smaller though) and a larger one NOID probably the same. It blooms and grows faster than any of the others I have, so far. Good choice - and a thoughtful gift from your children.

Mentha, did you get this plant?

I'm still waiting impatiently for it. I called last week and he still hadn't sent it. He said he needs to figure out how to cushion the tips for shipping. I probably couldn't do anything with it if it does arrive. Day 4 of fever. Ironically, I have not been sick since leaving California but my kids show up last week and bring me California germs for Mother's Day.

Sorry you're sick but I'm sure you had a happy mother's day because your kids are there. Hope you feel better soon and get your plant soon.

I did have a good Mother's Day, the few minutes I was awake that is. :) My boys and their friend are now living across the field from us. One happy mamma here.