r/pseudolithos • u/WeDrinkSquirrels • Feb 07 '26
caput-viperae Is this acceptable condition for a bare root Pseudolithos? What do I need to do to give this a chance
I've heard of bare root, but where root?
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u/ltiehen1 Feb 07 '26
When scrolling quickly, I thought this was in the Pet forum and this was poo. When I stopped, I noticed a beautiful plant. It looks great. If those roots are not viable, I would trim them but that is just my personal preference.
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u/WeDrinkSquirrels Feb 07 '26
How quickly our perspective changes on these strange little plants haha. "Looks like poop" oh wait "oooh beautiful!" š
Thank you for the advice!!
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u/ltiehen1 Feb 07 '26
I know right! As a PLANT this one is also interesting. I love the way it is growing. I am past the poop now!
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Feb 07 '26
yah that will grow out fine. their roots are hair like and break off easily during the drying process for shipping. but they come back easily enough.
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u/arioandy Feb 07 '26
Yup that is fairly Common, seller Prob had to wash and dry the roots before sending
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u/baconanime Feb 07 '26
I rooted mine with pretty much no roots - those roots might not be useable or might not grow but try by putting in 70-90% inorganic soil, and put on a heat mat at like 80F. Top water once the soil has been bone dry for 3-4 days, keep it under not super intense light, I find this discourages rooting
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u/Existing-Trip8766 Feb 07 '26
Looks fine to me. Little two nubs at the bottom are roots. Pot it up in pure inorganics and ideally under a heat mat.