Is it bad for roots to be exposed to light?

FoilageTrees

Well-Known Member

Feb 26, 2013

• #1

I put one of my plants in a clear pot so i could see the roots but is it bad for hem to be exposed to light?

 

tusseltussel

Well-Known Member

Feb 26, 2013

• #2

I don't think so but if it bothers you put that cup in a cup thats not clear then when you want to check roots just lift it out and look.

 

E

exabits

Active Member

Feb 26, 2013

• #3

Yes. 10chars

 

Javadog

Well-Known Member

Feb 26, 2013

• #4

The word is "yes"

I am not entirely certain as to why, but letting light into the root
zone would tend to support the growth of competitor organisms
that the roots do not typically have to deal with. (i.e. algaes)

Good luck,

JD

 

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medical/420

Active Member

Feb 26, 2013

• #5

roots like it DARK, any light that gets into the root zone can cause unwated bacteral growth,

 

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darknesslives

Member

Feb 26, 2013

• #6

YES, the roots should NEVER see the light of day, Rule #1, hence stress during transplants amongst other things

 

ThaMagnificent

Well-Known Member

Feb 26, 2013

• #7

Yes! Duct tape those pots ASAP!

 

FoilageTrees

Well-Known Member

Feb 26, 2013

• #8

thx guise i put paper around the pot so no more fungeses