Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost
Healthy roots are fat and bright green but I suspect you will find that there are no roots down there. The top of the plant will last quite awhile without any roots. Your plant looks like a classic case of that.
Sorry!
Daisy
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