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Post by fishurgutsout »

any idea what these are. Growing fast from stick in a pot. just dont know if they are worth putting the effort in. :lost:
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Looks like China Pink. Does it have pink flowers?
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Not sure as yet. Just planted these sticks from bulk rubbish pickup a few months ago. Did not see what they came from. :oops:
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Yes that looks like a Loropetalum of some sort.

I have a couple that i'm growing and they make nice bonsai.
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