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Root rot?

Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2024 9:03 am
by Gregor
I noticed that my Venus flytrap has started to rot and 'fall apart.' I pulled it out of the soil and saw this (photo). Is this root rot? Can it be saved?

Re: Root rot?

Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2024 12:19 pm
by Panman
That is the normal coloration of the roots. Repot it and try to get the rhizome as horizontal as possible.

Re: Root rot?

Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2024 3:03 pm
by optique
mine in winter, also they are always rotting on on end. when i re pot i pinch it off.

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Re: Root rot?

Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2024 7:56 am
by Gregor
And what about the roots falling off? Isn't it a symptom of them rotting? They used to look like this: