Identification: Need help identifying plant

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by calle064, Jul 26, 2008.

  1. calle064

    calle064 Member

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    I need help identifying this plant I bought today. It has red stems with rounded green leaves with green veins. Its in a hanging basket.
     

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  2. Junglekeeper

    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    Looks like Peperomia argyreia, Watermelon Peperomia.
     
  3. wild-rose-43

    wild-rose-43 Active Member

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    I agree with Junglekeeper, Watermelon Peperomia. Give it some sunshine every day and take care not to over water it. The quickest way to kill a Peperomia is to over water it. Let the potting mixture dry out almost completely before watering again.
     
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    you were correct
    thanks so much for your help
     

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