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title: "Should I throw out this plant or does it just need to be pruned? I’m…"
description: "Should I throw out this plant or does it just need to be pruned? I’m not even 100% sure what kind of plant it is"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FfWqp5HiG19Ikw3NFQ8Qtb"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Violette"
published: "2025-03-22T16:11:26.529103Z"
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# Should I throw out this plant or does it just need to be pruned? I’m…

_Posted by Violette on 2025-03-22_

Should I throw out this plant or does it just need to be pruned? I’m not even 100% sure what kind of plant it is

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## 2 comments

### Mr C commented on 2025-03-22

Needs repotting, check the roots and replace the soil! I wouldn’t prune until it has a bit more life

### PlantLady commented on 2025-03-22

Looks like a Peperomia, possibly pixie

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