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title: "Help!! Does this look like root rot?? I just replanted this boat lily…"
description: "Help!! Does this look like root rot?? I just replanted this boat lily a little less than a month ago so I really don’t wanna stress it out again but concerned…"
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author: "Jess"
published: "2026-09-17T20:14:58.000543Z"
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# Help!! Does this look like root rot?? I just replanted this boat lily…

_Posted by Jess on 2026-09-17_

Help!! Does this look like root rot?? I just replanted this boat lily a little less than a month ago so I really don’t wanna stress it out again but concerned with how these roots look! Thoughts? Advice?

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## 4 comments

### Tristyn commented on 2026-09-17

I wouldn’t panic just yet! 😊 Brown/tan roots don’t automatically mean root rot, especially on a boat lily. I’d be more concerned if the roots are mushy/slimy, smell bad, or the outer layer basically slides off when touched. From the photo, the visible roots still look pretty intact to me. Since you just repotted less than a month ago, I’d probably avoid disturbing her again unless the plant itself is declining or the soil is staying wet for a really long time. One of the blessings/curses of clear pots is we can suddenly see EVERYTHING and start questioning it 😂🌱

#### Jess replied on 2026-09-17

Right?!? I just started to transition some plants to the clear nursery pots, so I will wait it out because the plant itself is doing great! Thanks for the advice 😃😃

### Waspinator commented on 2026-09-17

Those are healthy roots. Some plants' roots develop hairy-looking micro-roots. Some species always do that, and others only do it when conditions are good. Boat lilies do it as a regular thing.

#### Jess replied on 2026-09-17

Ok that is good to know …. I am glad I didn’t panic and pull it out of the pot!! Thank you 😃😃

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