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Posted 2Y ago by @Itzhuehueplayz

Whats this root rot?

Saw this when looking for pests is it the roof or fungus? Do i need to cut it? #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PestControl #RootRot #PhilodendronMayoi
Mayo🌿
Mayo🌿
Philodendron mayoi
2ft to light, indirect
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 years ago
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@sarah10orio
still Sarah
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2Y ago
@sarah10orio
@Itzhuehueplayz that root is THRIVING in your care!
@sarah10orio
still Sarah
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2Y ago
@sarah10orio
Nope! That's a HEALTHY root! 😄
@Itzhuehueplayz
Ethan
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2Y ago
@Itzhuehueplayz
@sarahsalith THANK GOODNESS I was starting to my to think I may have overwatered haha🤗🙏👍
@Itzhuehueplayz
Ethan
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2Y ago
@Itzhuehueplayz
@sarahsalith Thanks haha
@Michelle5986
Michelle
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2Y ago
@Michelle5986
That’s a happy healthy root
@Peachyhoyas
Victoria
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2Y ago
@Peachyhoyas
Rotted roots are black or mushy, or stringy and fall off when gently tugged. New roots can often be fluffy looking!
@ThisCalatheaCan
Mish
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2Y ago
@ThisCalatheaCan
On some plants root rot can look more brown as well. In general, with all plants, if roots are white or green, then they are probably fine.