Roots growing off of plants
 

Is this normal? My plants are growing roots off of the leaves and it
appears they are trying to get to the substrate. Is that okay or is there a
problem?

Dan

"Dan" wrote in message
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Is this normal? My plants are growing roots off of the leaves and it
appears they are trying to get to the substrate. Is that okay or is there
a problem?

Dan

Normal for lots of plants

Bob

Yup, it's pretty normal. I have several Ludwegia Repens plants and they
have dozens of roots coming off the stem and leaf stems. Be happy, it's
a sign of good growth :-)

Thanks:
I am new at this so I ask interesting questions.

Dan

"Dan" wrote in
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Is this normal? My plants are growing roots off of the leaves and it
appears they are trying to get to the substrate. Is that okay or is
there a problem?


It's normal, but it could be a sign that conditions are less than ideal.
Cabomba for instance will drop roots all over the place if it isn't being
pruned enough and the bottom portions of the plant isn't receiving enough
light.

If your plants look the way you want otherwise, don't worry about it. Any
growth is good growth.