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title: "my plant accidentally tipped over and i found it’s roots have all…"
description: "my plant accidentally tipped over and i found it’s roots have all this white fuzziness on them? is this a chase for concern or natural?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64d2a4d350bbec624175314e"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "vivaroni"
published: "2023-08-08T20:25:55.289Z"
language: "en"
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# my plant accidentally tipped over and i found it’s roots have all…

_Posted by vivaroni on 2023-08-08_

my plant accidentally tipped over and i found it’s roots have all this white fuzziness on them? is this a chase for concern or natural?

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## 3 comments

### Elin commented on 2023-08-08

Looks perfectly normal and the roots are healthy and thriving. But it’s definitely time for repotting 😊

### cosette g commented on 2023-08-08

I second that! Roots are typically fuzzing looking from all their short offshoots!

### Lazy Gardener commented on 2023-08-09

Those are root hairs. They are the ones most responsible for taking in water and nutrients.

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