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title: "I wanted to get some opinions on what is growing on this root, it’s…"
description: "I wanted to get some opinions on what is growing on this root, it’s my devils ivy plant, and it’s been having a tough time as of late but it’s the first time…"
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# I wanted to get some opinions on what is growing on this root, it’s…

_Gepostet von Leafy am 2024-04-10_

I wanted to get some opinions on what is growing on this root, it’s my devils ivy plant, and it’s been having a tough time as of late but it’s the first time I’ve noticed this white stuff.

My guess is mould of some kind. Any tips on how best to handle this would be greatly appreciated.

![Anhang 1 von 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/C7tED2X1-SnrVz1DY6ZBUIjLVbCn_Tmulo_A3qtWX5I/2KW2LIUAQpKep0Y-YSsNjw.webp?size=large)

## 2 Kommentare

### Sunny kommentierte am 2024-04-10

That’s a normal part of a root. Those are the fine hairs that pick up moisture from the soil or from any water they reach. There is standing water below the pot encouraging the roots to grow outside the pot. You can see them on a Hoya Tengchongensis cutting I had in a plastic sandwich bag.

![Anhang 1 von 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/i1WQXMyhT_y6c28YcRaKBQ.webp?size=large)

#### Leafy antwortete am 2024-04-10

Thank you so much, that was incredibly helpful.

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