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title: "Are these roots okay? I’ve never rooted a pothos before, but usually…"
description: "Are these roots okay? I’ve never rooted a pothos before, but usually roots should be white, right?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/EHbqNgJ6RwGkanJbr2GaUA"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Devin"
published: "2024-05-17T14:38:29.721279Z"
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# Are these roots okay? I’ve never rooted a pothos before, but usually…

_Posted by Devin on 2024-05-17_

Are these roots okay? I’ve never rooted a pothos before, but usually roots should be white, right?

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## 3 comments

### ReeRee commented on 2024-05-17

I think so. Try googling?

### GreenLeaf commented on 2024-05-17

Water roots will often turn brown. As long as they aren’t squishy they’re totally fine. They also might feel/look a little fuzzy, totally normal :)

#### Devin replied on 2024-05-17

Thank you! They still feel firm so I assumed they were okay, but wanted to check. I’m propping from a beautiful plant my boss got and I want to be successful. 😍

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