My philodendron Grazielae went from this #1 to this #2 in...
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@Forbes57 It most likely is not a Philodendron. From looking at the picture in your oasis, it was drowning in water. And sitting in a plastic pot it was probably overwatered and is suffering from root rot. Plastic pots are nonporous and the soil can’t dry out properly before the next watering. Peperomia plants need watering every 1-2 weeks, but only when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry, as they store water in their leaves and are prone to root rot if overwatered. Water thoroughly until it drains, then let the soil dry out significantly before watering again, watching for signs like drooping or thin leaves as indicators. Environmental factors like light and humidity affect frequency, so always check soil moisture first, not a fixed schedule.
@Forbes57 I think the key is whether the leaf will sort of snap off if you tried to or not. If they do, probably a peperomia. And I always think of them as “radiator plants” aka hot and dry!
Thanks everyone. I thought it was a peperomia when I first got the plant. But then the leaves got huge so I re-identified it and thought maybe a Philo Grazielae. Either way the poor thing is doing poorly. I repotted using Rosy Soil. I think the drainage is good. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.