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title: "Hi! What is this pink root thing at the bottom of my Chinese Money…"
description: "Hi! What is this pink root thing at the bottom of my Chinese Money Plant (Pilea)? Is it a pup? Thanks!🫶🏻"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UDYpFfpq6HqqEZyKei4x9W"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Camy"
published: "2025-12-12T17:48:02.357599Z"
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# Hi! What is this pink root thing at the bottom of my Chinese Money…

_Posted by Camy on 2025-12-12_

Hi! What is this pink root thing at the bottom of my Chinese Money Plant (Pilea)? Is it a pup? Thanks!🫶🏻

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/UE2H6HLz7BCrJJcxYboOLNdtGLgZr-wz69yWpexFqR4/xUe0Pk5xTDSOG4apj23VzA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/UE2H6HLz7BCrJJcxYboOLNdtGLgZr-wz69yWpexFqR4/Mfz-g3DmSSqUXO_1A3poYw.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Cassanova commented on 2025-12-12

It’s a pup (baby Pilea) starting to form from the roots.  
New growth often shows up pink or reddish at first, then turns green as it grows. Totally normal and a good sign your plant is happy.

#### Camy replied on 2025-12-12

So cute! Thank you!! So it’ll keep growing and eventually come up through the top of the soil? 😍

### Adian Rankin commented on 2025-12-12

Jealous!

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