That is a tropical plant. In Brazil it is called Adam's rib (with a smaller
variety being called Eve's rib).
It does great in big pots indoors as long as it gets plenty of sunlight and
water. I have two in pots indoors which we take outdoors during the summer
months (now living in Canada so the plants can't stand the winter outside).
In your area you could probably leave it outdoors all year around in pots.
It needs space for root growth and to transplant you will need to dig deep
to get the whole root ball. If you find that the root ball has a split
growth you can divide the root and plant them in separate pots. Mine grew so
much we divided the root when we transplanted it into a bigger pot.
Let me know if you need any more help with it.

FayeC

"Roger" wrote in message
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Can anyone identify this 'tree/plant' in my front garden?

http://www.rpease.com/p8270005.jpg (leaves)
http://www.rpease.com/p8270006.jpg (stem)

People who go to my backyard (A/C person, exterminator) claim it gets in
the way, but I think it's a nice plant. I wonder if it could be moved
without killing it.

Appreciate any info. BTW- I live just outside of Houston, TX if it makes a
difference.

Thanks,

Roger

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