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title: "Trying to propagate basil, but the leaves have a whitish layer, not…"
description: "Trying to propagate basil, but the leaves have a whitish layer, not sure if it’s mold and the roots are brown. I’ve seen videos and roots are white. I’ve been…"
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# Trying to propagate basil, but the leaves have a whitish layer, not…

_Aryaさんが2025-06-20に投稿しました_

Trying to propagate basil, but the leaves have a whitish layer, not sure if it’s mold and the roots are brown. I’ve seen videos and roots are white. I’ve been changing the water frequently and the water looks clear

![2件中1件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/LMbNGJE7tnwwFJJGCdQpyEVQTb_CUJF0AQfv8X6dhGI/CkyK_4mHTK-G_0xVrN1AZg.webp?size=large)

![2件中2件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/LMbNGJE7tnwwFJJGCdQpyEVQTb_CUJF0AQfv8X6dhGI/XDNcLd36SFWtIikTaF0w4A.webp?size=large)

## 4件のコメント

### Wolfen 🐺さんが2025-06-20にコメントしました

Its hard to tell from the picture. The white could be powdery mildew. Maybe compare some photos to see what you think. The brown roots could be do to that

#### Aryaさんが2025-06-20に返信しました

Why does this happen? And how do i avoid it?

#### Wolfen 🐺さんが2025-06-21に返信しました

It happens for various reasons, especially on crops plants. Generally avoiding it involves not over watering, or keeping too humid.

### Jadeplantenthusiastさんが2025-06-21にコメントしました

I wouldn't change the water because it is said that the plant makes root growing hormones and every time you change the water you get rid of them but if the water is starting to look horrible then change it

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