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title: "Can anyone help with a plant ID? The app says it’s an Elephant Ear…"
description: "Can anyone help with a plant ID? The app says it’s an Elephant Ear variety but I don’t think that’s right. The leaf shape and the red veins on the underside…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Janie"
published: "2024-04-27T19:38:24.718943Z"
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# Can anyone help with a plant ID? The app says it’s an Elephant Ear…

_Posted by Janie on 2024-04-27_

Can anyone help with a plant ID? The app says it’s an Elephant Ear variety but I don’t think that’s right. The leaf shape and the red veins on the underside make me think begonia of some sort, but I can’t find a begonia variety that matches. The leaves are fully green and have a silky effect. Thanks in advance!

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## 2 comments

### Plant Lives Matter commented on 2024-04-27

Yeah, almost certainly a cane begonia due to the leaves and growth pattern, but I’ve no idea what species.

#### Janie replied on 2024-04-28

I was wondering if it’s a polka dot begonia that hasn’t developed its spots yet (although I’m not sure that’s how that works). Hopefully I can keep it alive long enough to find out!

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