Are red root on a lucky bamboo healthy?

Question

Just wondering when I was cleaning out the pot for my lucky bamboo I noticed that some of the roots are red-ish. Are they healthy or not healthy? Idk 🤷🏼‍♀️ @sarah10orio #HappyPlants #PlantAddict #NewPlantMom

@WickedValkyrie · Answer

As far as I know that's perfectly normal. (: How did the roots on the yellow stock look?

@WickedValkyrie · Answer

If you see anything like this tho, that's rot. Black/brown are usually not great colours to see. Especially if they're squishy...

@dreamlettuce · Answer

When the plant gets mature and older, you will have more roots with such color. Initially, you will see some roots in white or brown colors. However, as the plant starts to grow in the pot, you will see red-orange-colored roots on it.

As long as you don’t see any yellowing/blackening of stalks, there’s nothing to worry about 😊

Although, make sure to use distilled water as certain waters can cause damages to the stalks. I would keep an eye on the yellow-ish stalk you have in the front, though. 🎋

@TwistedThreads · Answer

@Rintintrinn I agree with @kscape on this. She is the plant queen like Sarah is. I adore them both.

@sarah10orio · Answer

@kscape is right. And @KikiGoldblatt is so sweet.

And I couldn't even GET THROUGH Stranger Things this time around-- it got SO WEIRD! That's Steve in your profile picture, right?

@Pegster · Answer

Healthy lucky bamboo roots are red. 🥰   You have very pretty plants in your oasis

@WickedValkyrie · Answer

Glad to hear the other ones are healthy!! (:

Are red root on a lucky bamboo healthy?

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