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title: "Why are my satin pothos roots turning black? Is this something I…"
description: "Why are my satin pothos roots turning black? Is this something I should be concerned about?"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Kerryn"
published: "2024-08-14T20:11:57.929707Z"
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# Why are my satin pothos roots turning black? Is this something I…

_Posted by Kerryn on 2024-08-14_

Why are my satin pothos roots turning black? Is this something I should be concerned about?

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## 3 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-08-14

It could be algae if it wipes off. Not harmful.

### GreenLeaf commented on 2024-08-14

Totally normal for water roots. As long as they’re firm they’re fine :)

### Dee-Dee commented on 2024-08-14

I add a tiny bit of hydrogen peroxide to the water when I propagate my Pothos it helps with the algae and that slimy stuff that accumulates on the bottom of the stems.

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