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Identifying a Large Unknown Houseplant/Tree

Send photos (whole plant with pot, close-ups of leaves/stems) to wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com. I’ll identify it and advise on pruning, propagation, and care. Don’t cut stalks until identified—wrong cuts can kill it.

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