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title: "Are these root balls on my ZZ? I’m not going to water it because it…"
description: "Are these root balls on my ZZ? I’m not going to water it because it seems to be overwatered"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Jasneedshelp"
published: "2025-08-09T18:37:16.391007Z"
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# Are these root balls on my ZZ? I’m not going to water it because it…

_Geplaatst door Jasneedshelp op 2025-08-09_

Are these root balls on my ZZ? I’m not going to water it because it seems to be overwatered

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/MBXyJ2DKCPtqyvsehj6Fer2ZZWVcnAxHCHZV0RkpcIg/5UsykT2CQYa7bKnX2ws9vQ.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/MBXyJ2DKCPtqyvsehj6Fer2ZZWVcnAxHCHZV0RkpcIg/QcM3PlvFT4WCn0v5BryTGw.webp?size=large)

## 4 reacties

### Betty reageerde op 2025-08-09

Yes, these are the root balls of the ZZ plant. They do not need water very often. Set up your schedule on Planta and it will tell you when to water.

### Tee Jay reageerde op 2025-08-09

Yes. They’re called rhizomes. They look plump so they don’t need water right now

### Jasneedshelp reageerde op 2025-08-09

Thank u!!! 🙏

### Joana reageerde op 2025-08-10

Put it water each month that’s enough

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