can you help me identify this?

[Leigh Ann]

I bought this at the store and it had no tag on it. No one around here seems to be able to identify it. Can someone please help me?

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v465/LeighAnn81/?action=view&current=home017.jpg&refPage=&imgAnch=imgAnch1

[Paul Narramore]

Castor-Oil Plant (Ricinus communis)

[Leigh Ann]

Thanks for the response. That plant looks awfully close to what mine is, but I don't think that's quite it. The edges of my leaves aren't quite as rigid as the caster-oil plant.

[Miranda]

It's a Fatsia japonica, Leigh Ann. They're fairly undemanding and grow well outside, as well as indoors, and are good for shady areas.

I was given a bit of one just over a year ago and it's doing really well in a shady spot where the large glossy leaves provide good colour. It's about to flower for the first time which I'm looking forward to seeing.

[Leigh Ann]

Thanks, Miranda! I think you're right. I have mine inside where it gets afternoon sun and it's doing beautifully. It seems very easy to keep. I can't wait until mine flowers!:)