No, flower roots are not always brown. Their color is an indicator of their health.
Here's a breakdown:
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Healthy Roots: Healthy flower roots are typically firm and white or off-white. This indicates they are actively absorbing water and nutrients.
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Unhealthy Roots: Brown flower roots usually signal a problem, most commonly root rot. Root rot is caused by overwatering or poor drainage, leading to fungal or bacterial infections.
- Brown, Soft Roots: These are unhealthy, often rotting roots. The color change signifies decay.
- Black, Mushy Roots: This is a more advanced stage of root rot. The roots will be extremely soft and may have a foul odor.
In summary:
| Root Color | Root Texture | Implication |
|---|---|---|
| White | Firm | Healthy |
| Brown | Soft | Unhealthy (Root Rot) |
| Black | Mushy | Severely Decayed |
Therefore, while healthy flower roots are typically not brown, brown roots indicate a problem that needs to be addressed to save the plant.
