help needed - it looks like an alien!

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  1. sarahwilliams

    sarahwilliams Member

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    these are babies from the base of a friend's houseplant
    does anyone know what the plant is
    it's very jolly and looks like a child drew it
    thanks
     

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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    I think this one is a Peperomia. Try Google Images > peperomia to see if the same kind appears.
     
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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    Looks like Pilea peperomioides, Missionary Plant.
     
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    I had identified it as a possible peperomia, but as there are about 1500 varieties I was in trouble, but you've cracked it - fantastic - thank you so much - hoorah!
     
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