I received a this cutting from someone and I am hoping to get it to grow. The leaves are very thick and are a medium green color. The leaves also tend to "twist" and "wind" if that makes any sense, which makes it look like a really cool plant. A couple of the leaves fell off (I cut them after they wilted too much) right after I planted it and within a couple of weeks I noticed that there was new growth where I cut. It looked as if an entire new stem was growing from one spot and there was even a new leaf growing on the end. But, a couple of weeks later the new growth just stopped growing and the new baby leaf just fell off into the soil. Then I noticed some brown markings on one of the leaves and it is starting to lose its color. It doesn't look as green as it used to and the leaf is starting to take on a faint yellow color. Also, the leaf is not as thick as it used to be. I've had this cutting for about three months now, so I would think it has grown roots already and wonder why it all of a sudden stopped growing. I was adding fertilizer right before I noticed any problems, so I am wondering if I may have overfertilized it. Does anyone have any idea what kind of a plant this is? I'm hoping to look up some information on it to aid me in successfully propogating the plant. I'm afraid its starting to die on me and there is no way for me to get another cutting. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
It looks like it could be a Heart-Leaf Philodendron “Philodendron scandens”. Look here: http://www.briansgarden.com/houseplants/010211h.html Any which way, don’t fertilize it yet. I could be very hard on the new roots. I would say that you dig it up and see if it has roots just to make sure. These are very easy plants to propagate, and I’ll bet you do have roots, but only about an inch long. If your cutting is too big then tiny roots that it does get won’t be enough to draw water to a cutting that size. Perhaps cut the piece you have again and insert the new cutting into the same pot. After the cuttings have enough root then it will grow quickly, and have two cuttings will make for a better plant. The growth you saw right away was likely made by energy stored in the cutting already. It used up most of that energy (and water) and therefore stopped growing. My advice would be for you to cut where I marked your photo. Then clip the lowest two leaves of the new cutting, dip it in rooting powder (if you have it but it’s not that big of a deal), and insert it into the pot. Then water it well and put it all in a big plastic bag (to hold in humidity) and set it in bright, indirect light. That’s my two cents Michael
im not sure it is a heart leaf philly .. the vines look a lil to thick . if i could see a closer clearer pic i could tell ya .. and ya might have burnt it some with the fertilizer . i would just water it water and not ferts for now .. and try misting it .. that really helps get it some water if it dont have much for roots .. Marn
Thanks so much. I kind of thought it was similar to a philodendron, but thought the leaves and stems were too thick. I've never seen a plant with such thick, leathery leaves (very durable). I took your advice and made a new cutting. It had begun to grow roots (you were right - about an inch long) so that is promising. I only hope I hadn't damaged it beyond repair. I appreciate the help!
I'm sure it's new roots will be fine, so long as you were gentle with them. Just keep the soil moist and misting would be good for it too. From the pics the plant looks pretty healthy yet and I would be surprised if it didn't all work fine.
This looks like a Baby Rubber Plant: Pepperomia. I have several of that variety (your pics) and a variegated kind as well. The plants are very tough and easy to root from cuttings. They're one of the easiest plants I've worked with.
How about a hoya? There are many varieties and only a few are variegated. I'd give it lots of sun, let it get fairly dry between waterings and cross your fingers. If it is a hoya, it won't appreciate being watered like a house plant.
No it is not a Hoya or a baby rubber plant or a Peperomia .. im leaning more on the philodendron side .. not sure wich one .. i have one similar and havnet been able to get a name on it either .. and it has really thick stalks that vine and leaves that look the same as yours but i cant tell with your pics .. here are a couple of pics of my plant that i think is the same as yours ... let me know if they are the same plants.. Marn
Thanks...your plant is the closest resemblance to mine that I have seen so far. I have included a few recent pictures of the cutting I just planted. I had to take it with my camera phone, so the picture quality isn't the best in the world. The leaves of this plant are very thick and almost rubber like. But, the leaves definitely resemble a philedenron. Let me know what you think.
Here are some recent pictures of the new cutting I planted. It's been close to a week and it's still green and seems to be doing well. We'll see what happens. Thanks again for your advice...
it does looke like mine .. but like i said .. i still dont know the name of it .. lol.. and it is hard rubbery leaves and the stems are thick and not bendable at all.. if i find a name ill let you know .. or if you first let me know :) Marn
I agree, I used to have one too but it died. I have a very hard time with Peperomias because I tend to over-water them. They require very little water, allow the potting mixture to dry out almost completely before watering again.
