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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…

_Arya님이 2025-06-20에 게시함_

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

![2개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/LMbNGJE7tnwwFJJGCdQpyEVQTb_CUJF0AQfv8X6dhGI/CkyK_4mHTK-G_0xVrN1AZg.webp?size=large)

![2개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/LMbNGJE7tnwwFJJGCdQpyEVQTb_CUJF0AQfv8X6dhGI/XDNcLd36SFWtIikTaF0w4A.webp?size=large)

## 4개의 댓글

### Wolfen 🐺님이 2025-06-20에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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

#### Arya님이 2025-06-20에 답변했습니다.

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

#### Wolfen 🐺님이 2025-06-21에 답변했습니다.

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

### Jadeplantenthusiast님이 2025-06-21에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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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