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How to Get a Large Leafy Houseplant Identified by an Expert

A reader has a 6-foot tall plant with large veiny leaves and inch-thick stems, wants to send a photo for ID. Expert Will Creed offers email identification at wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com.

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