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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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# Hi! I just started getting into plants and my mom gave me a cutting…

_Lilaさんが2026-10-14に投稿しました_

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件のコメント

### Stigandiさんが2026-10-14にコメントしました

Do you have a photo of the tree?

#### Lilaさんが2026-10-14に返信しました

No but I can try to get one!

### Ondra's Gardynさんが2026-10-14にコメントしました

Looks like a Fiddle Leaf Fig

#### Lilaさんが2026-10-14に返信しました

Thank you sm!!

#### Southern Graceさんが2026-10-15に返信しました

👍

### Southern Graceさんが2026-10-15にコメントしました

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

### Mr Variegatedさんが2026-10-15にコメントしました

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さんが2026-10-15に返信しました

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

#### Mr Variegatedさんが2026-10-15に返信しました

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さんが2026-10-15に返信しました

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さんが2026-10-15に返信しました

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さんが2026-10-15に返信しました

Ok I will do that then 😄

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