Identification: Her name is Lolita...

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by hypothesis, Feb 9, 2008.

  1. hypothesis

    hypothesis Member

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    but I have no idea what kind of plant she is. I bought 'er at a local supermarket.

    Thanks for your help!

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  2. joclyn

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    lolita is a pepperomia. she's a succulent, so, you don't need to water too frequently and you can let the soil dry out a bit before giving her a good drink. she'll do best in bright light and her soil should be well-draining - a mix of regular potting soil and cactus mix should do fine.
     
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    Yep, it's a Peperomia. P. obtusifolia 'variegata'
    I have mine below a sunny window so it doesn't get enough to damage the leaves.
    It gets watered when the soil is pretty well dry. Cuttings are easy to root if you ever wanted to make more plants.
     
  4. hypothesis

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    THANKS!

    I have been keeping her in front of a big window with blinds so she doesnt get direct sunlight, and I already water her only when the soil is dried out. She's been doing really well since I've got her, but I wanted to know what kind of plant she is, because I wasnt sure if I should repot her or not.

    Do you know if this kind of plant likes to be more root bound or if I should move her into a bigger pot?
     

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