A Parade of Unknowns

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:D Unknown # 14 :cool:

This looks like it may be a Dr. Alix. :confused:

Dr. Alix I presume. Ray also concurs, don't think it could be something else.

First twp photos from 01/10/2012, last photo from original post.
 

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Unknown # 16 :cool:

This one looks like it could be a Freckles ? :confused:

It has performed growth-wise very well for me and has been stepped up into a three gallon container. It is my understanding that Freckles is reportedly on the slow side, but this plant's leaves appear much larger than my Pinocchio. ;)

In post #53, you say General Paget Ray? It has been slower than most of the other cuttings so hopefully its not

It may be safe to assume this is Freckles. I don't know hat else it could be? First two photos are from Jan. 10, 2012, Next two are from the original post.
 

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Unknown # 17 :confused:

Has been stepped up to a 3 gallon container.

It looks like a ...

Jeff - no I did not have a Freckles. I am very pleased to have this one. It was my understanding that Freckles had a moderate growth rate. This one has been a very steady grower for me so far. Chris (pocomo) usually heads for this "parade of unknowns" grouping on every visit. We spend a bit of time trying to guess at the possible ID's. Time should tell but there seems to be some very nice potential on most of them. :cool:

All these plants are growing in a pretty shaded area under a large Jacaranda tree. Because of the so far mild winter, the Jacaranda did not defoliate as much as it has in the past. I actually had to prune back some lower branches so these crotons could get more sun light. As the sun makes its way back to the north, this area should see more light.

During our last cold front, I moved all these crotons into full sun to help warm them up. All the plants were staggered so that the sun light would hit their black plastic pots to aid in the warming of the roots.

Back to Unknown #17 - this plant is getting some very nice large leaves. First two photos are from Jan. 10, 2012 photo shoot, the last was from my first post.
 

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Unknown #20 :confused:

I was thinking this one was looking a bit like Prince of Orange. When I mentioned this to Chris (pocomo), he checked out the plant and said he didn't think so. :( I know this croton has not achieved its potential yet, any ideas what it could be? :confused:

The first two are the latest photos, the last photo was its first posted photo.
 

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Ron,

I agree with Chris and also would have my doubts up to now that it might be Prince of Orange. We'll just have to watch it and by summer, it should be showing it's full potential.
 
Unknown # 21 :confused:


This one is starting to take on a strong resemblance to Eleanor Fischler. Chris (pocomo) and I put it next to another Eleanor Fischler that came from Marie Nock. We really could not tell any difference? :confused:

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This one is starting to take on a strong resemblance to Eleanor Fischler. Chris (pocomo) and I put it next to another Eleanor Fischler that came from Marie Nock. We really could not tell any difference? :confused:

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Ron,

As you know, I have this same plant. But, it's not E/F. My plant is getting some good size and to me it looks closer to an Eleanor Roosevelt, but it's not. Who knows, it might just be an unnamed seedling but Bob Alonzo could know it as something else. He knew this collection very well.
 
..and here's a few pics of what is something close to Eleanor Fischerfrom two different plants - pretty cold hardy and a fast grower; Leaves are 9"+ long
 

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Jeff - I know I have no other choice but to grow them on. Its like Forest Gump experience, these cuttings are like ... "a box of chocolates, you never know what your gonna get". Just excited as to what they may develope into. :eek:

Last one: Unknown #23 ? :confused:

I think this one is looking Charles Rutherfordish? :confused:

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My how they have grown ... :cool:
 

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and ... :p
 

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Its interesting how people will post a small rooted cutting and ask for an ID. Here are updated photos of the crotons, amazing to what they look like now.

These cuttings were taken from Dr. Frank Brown's garden after his plants suffered through the harsh winter of 2010. His worker went back to his country to visit and was not given permission to reenter the US. Dr. Brown was not able to take care of his plants. He was very happy that the cuttings were taken to preserve his clones. We had no clue what anything was then, the plants were in that bad of shape.

Unknown #1 - this looks like it may be AFD #5. What do you think?
 

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Unknown #5 - I have no clue what named variety this could be. It is a very colorful plant. Any ideas what this croton's name may be? :confused:
 

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Unknown #6. The leaves are too large to be a Veitchii (all kinds). The leaves develope very nice pinks with age. Any Ideas what it could be?
 

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Unknown #8 - got no clue what its name is. Its got nice sized leaves ...
Any thoughts? Seen anything like it?
 

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Unknown #9 - No clue as to the name of this variety. Its pretty fast and has very nice colors. It may be fast because the roof runoff hits it. Flowers and sets seed alot too. Any IDeas??? :confused:
 

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