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Accidentally let my ZZ plant sit in water for who knows how long. One of the roots is fuzzy. Should I be concerned?

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  1. fireside

    I was supposed to water it today but I’m thinking of waiting a day or two. The top 2 inches of soil is dry…

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    • Kat

      ZZ plants have rhizomes that hold water. I would let the soil completely dry out before watering again or you risk rot

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  2. Tallplantdude

    No, they’re water roots. Them staying white and fuzzy is a good sign. I’d check the rest of the roots for root rot though.

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  3. Sunny

    The fuzz are micro roots that pull water into the plant from the soil or from water. Removing the standing water will let that root dry out.

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  4. Naturalee

    You’re en route to semi hydro there! You could always just pour a centimetre of 1/4 strength fertiliser in the base and leave it there until it’s dried up! Then repeat! Lol

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  5. Paulina | Semi-Hydro

    These are my favourite kind of roots! Basically water roots. 🙃

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