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A friend has been given this plant and has asked me what it is. I don't have a clue can anyone help?
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Impatiens niamniamensis aka "Congo Cockatoo"

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Its....Parrot_Impatiens or Impatiens niamniamensis. Very pretty - used to have one years ago but you don't often see them nowadays. Grows really well from cuttings. I used to snip bits off and root them a jar of water.
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That is pretty impressive,

both the plant itself and the fact the puzzle was solved in 38 and 41 minutes, even though 'The Team' did not get a chance to answer

The danger when people start to believe their own publicity is that they often fall off their own ego.

At least travelling under the guise of the Pa Snip Enterprise gives me an excuse for appearing to be on another planet
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Many thanks for both replies
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Damn - beaten to it by our forum experts...and I knew that one too (honestly) :lol:
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You did after you had asked Lady Lettuce.... :)
Kind Regards, Old Herbaceous.

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You know me too well Old Herbaceous! :wink:
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