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title: "Does anyone know what these hard balls are on my string of hearts?"
description: "Does anyone know what these hard balls are on my string of hearts?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "EmilyB"
published: "2026-01-07T21:26:34.609631Z"
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# Does anyone know what these hard balls are on my string of hearts?

_Posted by EmilyB on 2026-01-07_

Does anyone know what these hard balls are on my string of hearts?

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## 2 comments

### Nashville Smashville commented on 2026-01-07

Those seem to be rhizomes. They are part of the plants root system. It is like a bulb. Make sure to keep them how they are.

#### EmilyB replied on 2026-01-07

Thank you!

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