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title: "Is this what root rot looks like or is the she healthy? This is the…"
description: "Is this what root rot looks like or is the she healthy? This is the plant I referenced below. Thanks so much. This is all new to me."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/J7nxz33hTL6P9z-6d-hR_w/mVJxGLVQ3xjEl8ObXWg7ht"
community: "Syngonium Society"
author: "The Plant Newbie"
published: "2025-06-09T19:04:07.728991Z"
language: "en"
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# Is this what root rot looks like or is the she healthy? This is the…

_Posted by The Plant Newbie on 2025-06-09_

Is this what root rot looks like or is the she healthy?  
This is the plant I referenced below.  
Thanks so much. This is all new to me.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/R0qFkeCSPzNOO_INEl9LH0Xmh5KFnb3XfvivlsNJGoo/1qebhMdoTLiuGo3ztaEFwA.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### Chloe commented on 2025-06-09

Those big roots look healthy to me! I’ve noticed syngoniums sometimes have darker roots but as long as they’re firm and not squishy they should be fine. I’d wash the dirt off to properly check that all the roots are good and chop any bad ones just to be sure

#### The Plant Newbie replied on 2025-06-09

Thank you!!! Her leaves look so pale but I think I was underwatering!

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2025-06-10

Those look really healthy ! Yep what Chloe said make sure too rinse those roots!

#### The Plant Newbie replied on 2025-06-10

Thank you so much!

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