Identification: plant identification

Discussion in 'Cacti and Succulents' started by madee, Nov 6, 2008.

  1. madee

    madee Member

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    Hi,

    I'm hoping someone will be able to help me on this. I bought a long time ago this little plant at Home Depot. It is now alot bigger than I imagine it would become. I also have no idea what kind it is. It's got very thick green leaves in the shape of a tear drop, with some kind of a yellow liquid inside the leaves. (no it's not a Aloe Vera plant). The branches starts this bright green color and then become brown almost looks like a ginger roots in color and texture. I will try to post a picture.

    If anyone has any idea please let me know.

    Thanks.
     
  2. namawa

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    Possibly a Hoya?
    Hoya carnosa 'bleeds' a yellowish 'sap' when leaves are broken off the stems.
     
  3. madee

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    The leaves looks like the hoya carnosa but the branches are a lot bigger in diameter I will take picture so you can see, it might be easier.
     
  4. Bluewing

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    Yes, a picture will help with an id, but I'll guess anyway. Peperomia? Maybe P. obtusifolia?
     
  5. madee

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    Here is some picutres of the plant.
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Crassula ovata or close relative.
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    It's very leggy - you need to put it into some brighter or more direct sunlight.
     
  8. madee

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    Thank you everyone for your help. Now that I know what kind of plant it is I can take better care of it.

    Thanks again for all your help

    Madee
     

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