Re: Possible Aglaonema ID supplied.

From: "Julius Boos" ju-bo at email.msn.com> on 2001.11.19 at 05:24:22(7832) Dear Eric, Clarence and other Aglaonema 'nuts', I may have an ID on this one, as I received a posting from a friend that the plant Eric describes most probably is one that is from tissue culture at Twyford`s labs, it was called 'red sword' and was made from a non-Dr. Brown collection in West Sumatra by two of our intrepid IAS menbers, so will not be in Dr Brown`s recent book on the genus. If anyone really wants more information than that I could probably persue the lead further, but a good first step would be a photo. of Eric`s plant posted on the web. Sincerely, Julius +More .Hello Eric. Your description of the top of the leaves of your plant could indeed be many, especially the Brown hybrids as Julius says. However, the maroon reverse, and darker maroon petioles is highly unusual. I haven't seen a Brown hybrid or any other Aglaonema with that characteristic, unless Frank in his wizardry has created a new one I haven't seen. I'm thinking you may have a Homalomena hybrid, some of which I think have the colors you describe. By the way, I am in your area, where did you find it?? Russ Central Fla/Sanford/LakeMary area. -----

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