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jbetz001’s Question
Years ago I was told a plant I had was called Mother of Thousands. I’d like to find one now. It’s not a succulent, the only thing with that name I could find on the web. It had leaves similar in shape to geranium leaves. New leaves grew successively from the older ones. If you know where I might find this houseplant, I would appreciate the info.
Posted by Jan Betz on April 20, 2017
Marianne's Response
I have heard of the plant you mention and although many plants have the same common name I do believe the Latin name is Tolmiea. Another common name for this plant is Piggy Back Plant. It can grow indoors as a houseplant or outdoors in the shade with moist soil in mild winter areas. You can buy plants online from a website called \"nurseries online\" or look for it at home center stores and garden centers using the name \"Piggy Back Plant\" or Tolmiea. I grew this plant in my college dorm room many years ago. Let us know if you find one. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti
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