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title: "Hi! I just started getting into plants and my mom gave me a cutting…"
description: "Hi! I just started getting into plants and my mom gave me a cutting of this big tree she’s had for 20 years but doesn’t actually know the name of. I waited…"
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author: "Lila"
published: "2026-10-14T23:11:01.881615Z"
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# Hi! I just started getting into plants and my mom gave me a cutting…

_Posted by Lila on 2026-10-14_

Hi! I just started getting into plants and my mom gave me a cutting of this big tree she’s had for 20 years but doesn’t actually know the name of. I waited until the cutting had a lot of roots and then planted it in just regular fertilizer. Can anyone tell me how to keep it alive/what it even is?

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## 12 comments

### Stigandi commented on 2026-10-14

Do you have a photo of the tree?

#### Lila replied on 2026-10-14

No but I can try to get one!

### Ondra's Gardyn commented on 2026-10-14

Looks like a Fiddle Leaf Fig

#### Lila replied on 2026-10-14

Thank you sm!!

#### Southern Grace replied on 2026-10-15

👍

### Southern Grace commented on 2026-10-15

Cool deal! I took a screenshot and my picture this app says it’s fiddle leaf! 😊

### Mr Variegated commented on 2026-10-15

This is a fiddle leaf fig. I’m worried about how it’s planted. It has a good chance of rot the way it’s buried.

#### Lila replied on 2026-10-15

Should I put it in a smaller pot? The roots were about 3-4 inches long when I planted it

#### Mr Variegated replied on 2026-10-15

I always start in a smaller plastic cup. Helps it establish a good root system.  
Your plant is buried too deep. Think of it as your body,your legs the roots, you want the soil up to your waist where yours is buried past your neck. The roots should be in the soil with the stem above soil. You can use a straw or stick to hold it up till the roots establish.  
Your setup just has a high chance of rot. Doesn’t mean it won’t work.

#### Lila replied on 2026-10-15

Ohh ok I see, I’ll switch it up a little bit I don’t want to risk rot. Thank you so much!

#### Mr Variegated replied on 2026-10-15

Actually you can just take out some soil till you get to the stem, about an inch of soil. Makes it easier. Don’t have to pull the plant and repot.

#### Lila replied on 2026-10-15

Ok I will do that then 😄

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