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title: "Hi guys :) my mom propagated this peace lily for me so it’s always…"
description: "Hi guys :) my mom propagated this peace lily for me so it’s always been in water and the roots are turning brown. What’s happening? I’ve tried hydrogen…"
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# Hi guys :) my mom propagated this peace lily for me so it’s always…

_Lagt ut av Terryn den 2025-05-05_

Hi guys :) my mom propagated this peace lily for me so it’s always been in water and the roots are turning brown. What’s happening? I’ve tried hydrogen peroxide and cutting off the ends but they just went back to brown at the tips. It’s growing a new leaflet so it’s clearly growing. What do I do?!

![Vedlegg 1 av 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/v1_fbEAO-Ky9XcfE-U4UM9DR-ig_Zt_v7jcbU_3QLxY/Pk7DDXYhRgCAuAw2t05mtg.webp?size=large)

## 16 kommentarer

### Abbeywabby🪴🎍 kommenterte den 2025-05-05

I think it just may be developing harder roots in the water. I wouldn’t cut them anymore and let them grow longer so you can plant it soon.

#### Terryn svarte den 2025-05-05

I’m not wanting to plant it. I want to keep it in water!

#### Abbeywabby🪴🎍 svarte den 2025-05-05

ohh gotcha! Yeah, I say just let it develop. Don’t cut its roots anymore and if possible, get it a bigger container to be in so it can spread its roots.

#### Michelle’s Hobby svarte den 2025-05-05

That’s what’s happened to mine. Mine is in a planter with a betta fish. Plant seems to like it.

![Vedlegg 1 av 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/gtEimb4Ip4Yrouu_MVb5JeoLq5GwE8yKJVnuh6vE-Qs/f0ILJcKMQ5etc0DxkS_epQ.webp?size=large)

#### Abbeywabby🪴🎍 svarte den 2025-05-06

awe it’s such a small container for the little guy 😢

### Ashlynn kommenterte den 2025-05-05

I water propagate all the time and sometimes this happens! No need to worry unless plant is doing bad or the roots are mushy! Sometimes weirdly enough water roots just turn brown😂❤️

#### Terryn svarte den 2025-05-05

Thanks!!!! Would you agree, no more cutting?

#### Terryn svarte den 2025-05-05

Also, how deep do you put your plant in the water?

#### Ashlynn svarte den 2025-05-05

I’d say so! Sorry it’s blurry lol but for reference here’s a pro I’ve had going for a bit! Never been in soil! You can see faintly the back root on the left is all white but the main ones are dark dark brown for me! The have a mind of their own🤪

![Vedlegg 1 av 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8rUpq23WPpQeLhBY_J3K3o4y-lMFEItYuYr5UKe1BM4/mtK7Bg09S1CWJBkzRpKjhA.webp?size=large)

#### Abbeywabby🪴🎍 svarte den 2025-05-05

just enough for the roots to get water, but not too much of the actual plant cause I can start rotting if it’s fully submerged

#### Ashlynn svarte den 2025-05-05

About here if you’re worried but honestly🫣 I fill mine to the top, but I haven’t propagated this plant specifically. \*Some plants\* won’t get mushy stems or anything in water!! Just depends!

![Vedlegg 1 av 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8rUpq23WPpQeLhBY_J3K3o4y-lMFEItYuYr5UKe1BM4/C4QSavNCSgK9ezxX2H6V0Q.webp?size=large)

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### Yolanda kommenterte den 2025-05-05

The roots will change color if you plan on leaving them in water. Do you change the water every week so good oxygen will remain in the water also this prevents algae in the water

#### Terryn svarte den 2025-05-05

Yes I do. Thanks for the help!

### Wolfen 🐺 kommenterte den 2025-05-05

As long as they are firm. The roots are turning brown because they are exposed to light.

#### Terryn svarte den 2025-05-05

Perfect, thanks!!

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