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title: "Hi everyone! Would anyone happen to know what this weird red fluff…"
description: "Hi everyone! Would anyone happen to know what this weird red fluff that is growing on the roots of my Pothos propagation is? Thanks!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/tEvq5M4H8BKBsYU8EVvfHI"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Joaquin D.R."
published: "2025-01-13T21:45:39.215791Z"
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# Hi everyone! Would anyone happen to know what this weird red fluff…

_Posted by Joaquin D.R. on 2025-01-13_

Hi everyone! Would anyone happen to know what this weird red fluff that is growing on the roots of my Pothos propagation is? Thanks!

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## 8 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-13

Looks like an algae growth or something. Id sanitize the vase. Spray or dip the roots in peroxide. And put it back in. Change your water every 1-2 weeks

### Joaquin D.R. commented on 2025-01-13

Ok thanks! I wasn’t sure if it was a fungus or something but algae makes more sense. Thanks again!

### ViolentPixie commented on 2025-01-14

Is it possible those are part of the roots? Most roots I’ve seen put out small hairs

#### Joaquin D.R. replied on 2025-01-14

Perhaps…?

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-01-14

No, it's not something natural to roots. And it's water based growth, so wouldn't go onto the stems that's out of the water. Glass is inert. Stems also have a coating. Not exposed to bacteria and such like the root hairs

### ViolentPixie commented on 2025-01-14

Because it doesn’t seem to be growing on the stem parts or the glass

### Missy commented on 2025-01-15

Idk what it is but the same thing happens to most of mine and it’s never caused them not to grow or anything. Just a lil slimy is all.

### Heather commented on 2025-01-26

If it’s attached to the roots, it’s perfectly healthy and means your roots are getting plenty of oxygen!

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