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title: "Does anyone know what this is? A flower?? With it being February, I’d…"
description: "Does anyone know what this is? A flower?? With it being February, I’d be surprised if it is a flower. I got this plant a few years ago from a big box store on…"
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author: "Marsarts"
published: "2026-02-18T19:41:39.931439Z"
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# Does anyone know what this is? A flower?? With it being February, I’d…

_Posted by Marsarts on 2026-02-18_

Does anyone know what this is? A flower?? With it being February, I’d be surprised if it is a flower. I got this plant a few years ago from a big box store on sale and never knew specifically what it was. Some online research said it might be a Homalomena 'Emerald Gem'.

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## 5 comments

### EllenLikesPlants commented on 2026-02-19

It’s very pretty! I’m inclined to think it’s a new leaf coming in.

### Wyatt commented on 2026-02-19

It’s absolutely gorgeous!

### Lgroener commented on 2026-02-19

Whatever it is, it’s so pretty!!

### Mads commented on 2026-02-19

Inflorescence!

### All About Plants commented on 2026-02-19

It’s very pretty!

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