Hi guys :) my mom propagated this peace lily for me so itâs always been in water and the roots are turning brown. Whatâs happening? Iâve tried hydrogen peroxide and cutting off the ends but they just went back to brown at the tips. Itâs growing a new leaflet so itâs clearly growing. What do I do?!
I think it just may be developing harder roots in the water. I wouldnât cut them anymore and let them grow longer so you can plant it soon.
2 gillningar Iâm not wanting to plant it. I want to keep it in water!
1 gilla ohh gotcha! Yeah, I say just let it develop. Donât cut its roots anymore and if possible, get it a bigger container to be in so it can spread its roots.
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Thatâs whatâs happened to mine. Mine is in a planter with a betta fish. Plant seems to like it.
awe itâs such a small container for the little guy đą
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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 brownđâ€ïž
2 gillningar Thanks!!!! Would you agree, no more cutting?
2 gillningar Also, how deep do you put your plant in the water?
0 gillningar Iâd say so! Sorry itâs blurry lol but for reference hereâs a pro Iâve 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 ownđ€Ș
just enough for the roots to get water, but not too much of the actual plant cause I can start rotting if itâs fully submerged
1 gilla About here if youâre worried but honestlyđ«Ł I fill mine to the top, but I havenât propagated this plant specifically. *Some plants* wonât get mushy stems or anything in water!! Just depends!
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
0 gillningar Yes I do. Thanks for the help!
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As long as they are firm. The roots are turning brown because they are exposed to light.
3 gillningar Perfect, thanks!!
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