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title: "Hello, does anyone know the name of this plant please? It’s been…"
description: "Hello, does anyone know the name of this plant please? It’s been quite a slow grower so I want to check how I can help it a bit more!"
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community: "Plant Identification"
author: "Maddie"
published: "2025-02-25T21:09:55.995407Z"
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# Hello, does anyone know the name of this plant please? It’s been…

_Posted by Maddie on 2025-02-25_

Hello, does anyone know the name of this plant please? It’s been quite a slow grower so I want to check how I can help it a bit more!

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## 4 comments

### Phil commented on 2025-02-25

Peperomia obtusifolia variegated. Needs succulent care-soil totally dry between waterings, bright light. Can even handle morning sun. I trim it to keep it bushier. Shallow pots because of shallow root system, and because it’s semi succulent, it’s easier to care for in a terracotta pot.

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#### Maddie replied on 2025-02-25

Wow thank you!! That looks incredible- what are your caring tips? Watering, light and positioning etc!

#### Phil replied on 2025-02-26

People tend this plant differently. Most people let it grow and then stake it, as Aria has said in her post. I don’t do it that way. When it gets too tall, I do some trimming. I have given away so many props from this plant. Cuttings root quickly. I’ve even seen some use it in a hanging planter draping over the sides.

### Aria commented on 2025-02-26

To echo Phil, these plants thrive on succulent-like care.

I’ve noticed rapid growth when I give them bright light. I let the soil dry out between watering then drench it when I do water. The leaves tell you when it’s time to water: they’re thick and rigid after being watered then thin and limp when it’s time to water.

Also, I tend to rotate the pot and use sticks to prop up the plant when I notice it leaning.

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