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What is it?!

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SD1978 · 30/08/2020 14:52

My daughter was given a seed for a school project- it's grown like a weed- can anyone identify it for me?!

What is it?!
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BewareTheBeardedDragon · 30/08/2020 16:42

Is it devils ivy?

pinkbalconyrailing · 30/08/2020 16:44

pea?

MereDintofPandiculation · 30/08/2020 21:27

I'm wondering whether that's a broad bean, growing rather weakly because it's indoors and not getting enough light, and therefore hanging down.

SD1978 · 31/08/2020 00:46

Was previously in a very well lit spot- she moved it to show her class. Thanks for the suggestions. I don't want to kill it- but have no idea how to keep it going either!

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MereDintofPandiculation · 31/08/2020 18:11

Can either of you remember what the seed was like?the more I look at it the more it looks like a broad bean. Alternatively, would the teacher know?

Otherwise, carry on doing whatever you've been doing. It's obviously been working. You might want to keep it indoors in a light spot over winter. Don't over-water - ie don't give it water if the soil is still moist.

SD1978 · 31/08/2020 23:22

Sadly the teacher just had some seeds and lobbed a few at each kid- she has no idea. Juts wasn't sure if it needed some outside time or if it was an i door plant. Although currently it's still winter (Melbourne) so don't want to freeze it. Haven't manage to make anything last this long before. Getting quite protective....Grin

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MereDintofPandiculation · 01/09/2020 11:35

If you're in Australia, then it could be anything! Grin

TiddleTaddleTat · 01/09/2020 18:29

I'd say broad bean

SD1978 · 05/09/2020 10:12

If it is broad bean- will it grow something g other than leaves eventually?!

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MereDintofPandiculation · 05/09/2020 20:49

Yes, eventually it should flower and produce beans

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