What is a rootball?

Answer by  saveriorocca (71)

It is the mass of roots that most plants have underground that surround the main stem. It contains many fine roots that are able to pick up nutrients and water. It is easiest to see in potted plants that have been growing for a while and in general it forms a round ball shape.

Answer by  cafish (2035)

This is the bottom of a plant, flower, or tree. This holds the main part of the plant that helps it to grow.

Answer by  emn2293 (101)

A desciption of what the roots of the plant looks like when the plant has been pulled from the pot and the roots and soil together form to the shape of the pot. Some think it resembles a ball depending on the shape of their pot.

Answer by  co981co (182)

A root ball is the roots associated with a live plant that you are transplanting. The root ball can be contained in a bucket or pot. It may also be contained in burlap.