Beginner Houseplants: Looking for ID on a small succulent

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Author Content Steve_Maine Naples, ME April 15, 2009 09:50 PM Post #6416570 I bought this at a local home improvement store in pretty rough shape. It's coming back to life with some new growth, but I don't know what it is. ANy help is appreciated. 1.) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3446455570_5185ec210f.jp... 2.) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3355/3446454778_4fd18b4447_b... The item to the right is a penny, for a size reference. Thanks! dipsydoodle Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom April 16, 2009 07:23 AM Post #6417672 Oh I don't know what it is but I do like it. I'll also look forward to any replies and maybe have a visit to the local garden centre afterwards... Smokey_SC Piedmont, SC (Zone 7b) April 16, 2009 01:43 PM Post #6419114 It would help to see a close up of the leaves. bagel_k Central, NJ (Zone 6b) April 16, 2009 06:30 PM Post #6420334 This is one of the succulent Peperomia, probably P. ferreyrae. Check Peperomia pictures in PlantFiles. Steve_Maine Naples, ME April 16, 2009 08:42 PM Post #6420971 Thanks for the replies. Bagel_k, that's exactly what it is: "Peperomia ferreyrae". Knowing what it is surely helps. Thanks again!

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