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title: "Anybody know what this is? ID comes back as a rubber tree but it’s…"
description: "Anybody know what this is? ID comes back as a rubber tree but it’s definitely not that, it’s got aerial roots like a philo or a pothos"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/2OB1JXZXRQeo4spB0EojrA/e2BhrikZirmkTVr7E6q9sz"
community: "Plant Identification"
author: "Crazy plant lady"
published: "2026-01-03T23:03:44.258191Z"
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# Anybody know what this is? ID comes back as a rubber tree but it’s…

_Posted by Crazy plant lady on 2026-01-03_

Anybody know what this is? ID comes back as a rubber tree but it’s definitely not that, it’s got aerial roots like a philo or a pothos

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wsiBWdWWuSAxTYTBm9QPYArkl1vHLBDGtncejiF7b7k/KoYOqvSDS4mjt74TTXOxfA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wsiBWdWWuSAxTYTBm9QPYArkl1vHLBDGtncejiF7b7k/HZAhNu8QQ_ih0ZnxPwG8CQ.webp?size=large)

## 8 comments

### Snail Diva commented on 2026-01-04

The leaves are a bit pale but I believe it to be Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata' which can also be called a baby rubber plant. 😊

#### Crazy plant lady replied on 2026-01-04

I’m assuming that is definitely different than the rubber tree ?

#### Snail Diva replied on 2026-01-04

Yes, that peperomia is closer to a succulent. It’s just the common name that is confusing

#### Crazy plant lady replied on 2026-01-04

Ok thank you

### Phil commented on 2026-01-04

Here is one of mine for comparison. They prop in water very easily, and need succulent care.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OWAkyZxcZtwxk-v_HG7sG7i-GaZeWOFpvbl_VkIbhkY/Cqp8IrsOQCWY3SInTeek2g.webp?size=large)

#### Crazy plant lady replied on 2026-01-04

See now that looks like my rubber tree, they stems on mine are thin and green with aerial roots in rings like the way philos grow🤷‍♀️

#### Crazy plant lady replied on 2026-01-04

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wsiBWdWWuSAxTYTBm9QPYArkl1vHLBDGtncejiF7b7k/E0olBJdjQImDRVgx6agncg.webp?size=large)

### Tee Jay commented on 2026-01-05

Peperomia for sure. Maybe scandens? It’s more of a vining type

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