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title: "I’ve been propagating these guys (baby sun rose) for a while and I…"
description: "I’ve been propagating these guys (baby sun rose) for a while and I finally got some root growth! The only issue is now the glass is green and covered in…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Aspiringplantmom"
published: "2025-04-10T19:41:43.205631Z"
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# I’ve been propagating these guys (baby sun rose) for a while and I…

_Posted by Aspiringplantmom on 2025-04-10_

I’ve been propagating these guys (baby sun rose) for a while and I finally got some root growth! The only issue is now the glass is green and covered in algae/slime? I swear this happened overnight but the new root growth makes me think it’s somehow beneficial? I don’t mind the green, but is this something I should worry about and clean? Or can it stay this way and still be healthy for my babies? Thanks for any help!

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## 7 comments

### Camelia commented on 2025-04-10

Keep an eye on it. I’m pretty sure it can lead to root rot if left unchecked long enough.

### Jillian Champ commented on 2025-04-10

I would change the water

### Rylee commented on 2025-04-11

It's OK to leave it in green water for a little while but normally you should change the water every week or so or untill the algae is terrible.

### JDW commented on 2025-04-11

Couple of drops of peroxide in your water will help when you change it!! 🥰

#### Aspiringplantmom replied on 2025-04-13

I don’t have peroxide but I heard vodka works too 😬 do you know anything about that??

### molly commented on 2025-04-11

having the propagation in direct sunlight leads to more algae growth. maybe put it in less direct light, if that sounds like it could be causing it (:

### Planta member commented on 2025-04-13

I say change the water and glass so that the plants don’t get sick and wait maybe a week longer before planting them

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