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Write a factual description, in not more than 100 words, of a potted plant that you and your sibling recently chose, to gift your parent. - English Communicative

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Write a factual description, in not more than 100 words, of a potted plant that you and your sibling recently chose, to gift your parent.

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We recently chose a potted plant called the Hibiscus as a gift for our mother. It was a small shrub with a height of about 1.5 feet. The leaves looked dark green, shiny, and had a slightly serrated edge. The plant had several buds and appeared to be healthy and one large, fully blossomed deep-red flower had five petals and a prominent central stamen. The plant came in a small clay pot with a diameter of about 10 inches. Its simple yellow and red abstract design complemented the plant well. The soil in the pot looked moist and well–draining and enriched with organic matter.

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