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title: "Is this normal for a Jade plant? What could be the cause?"
description: "Is this normal for a Jade plant? What could be the cause?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/Y54XBREOSUu5K_WAIAx2Og"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Tyler"
published: "2024-09-17T02:55:49.755471Z"
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# Is this normal for a Jade plant? What could be the cause?

_Posted by Tyler on 2024-09-17_

Is this normal for a Jade plant? What could be the cause?

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## 15 comments

### KD 🪴 commented on 2024-09-17

It’s a root.

#### Tyler replied on 2024-09-17

Thank you!

### Giselle commented on 2024-09-17

Very normal for Jade! It’s a root coming in - usually from humidity. That’s how they grow in their natural environments!:)

#### Tyler replied on 2024-09-17

Ok, so nothing to worry about? I've been having some troubles out of this particular Jade lately, so just wanted to make sure it was not a sign of anything

#### Giselle replied on 2024-09-17

Nope, nothing to worry about - it’s looking great!

#### Tyler replied on 2024-09-17

Thank you!

#### Tyler replied on 2024-09-17

Should I cover it with dirt?

#### Giselle replied on 2024-09-17

It’s not necessary, it’s fine without it. The root is low enough if you do want to put soil. If you get a root higher up the plant - that would make it impossible to do that; like mine.

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### Kirsten commented on 2024-09-17

I started this jade prop in July… I have no idea if roots stayed to grow in soil but it grew air roots lol

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#### Bri replied on 2024-09-17

Mine grew air roots before it grew roots in the soil 😆

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