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title: "Why does this P. Verrucosum look like it exploded at the node where…"
description: "Why does this P. Verrucosum look like it exploded at the node where the roots/shoot is??"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/v25cPaJsxR2F9IG4dRl1Zc"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Neptune’s Nest"
published: "2025-06-20T00:17:17.627855Z"
language: "en"
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# Why does this P. Verrucosum look like it exploded at the node where…

_Posted by Neptune’s Nest on 2025-06-20_

Why does this P. Verrucosum look like it exploded at the node where the roots/shoot is??

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## 3 comments

### LadyTenorJD commented on 2025-06-20

IDK, but a root is definitely growing there!

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-06-20

They can tend to go overboard, given their vining nature. As long as they all look root like I wouldn't worry.

### Neptune’s Nest commented on 2025-06-20

Mother Nature: so gross and cool at the same time

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