What to do if Monstera deliciosa grows aerial roots

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1. Benefits of aerial roots

2. What to do if aerial roots grow?

The aerial roots it grows are relatively large. As an ornamental plant, leaving such long aerial roots will really affect people's aesthetic appreciation, so the best and most direct way is to cut them off. Or you can cut off all the plants except for some roots at the bottom, and wait for it to grow branches and leaves again next spring.

1. Benefits of aerial roots

The plant itself relies on its strong root system to survive. Because of its large size and lack of strong root system, it will not grow well, and Malnutrition. It is precisely because of this strong root system that the plant can absorb a large amount of air and breathe fully.

2. What to do with aerial roots< /h2>

Although aerial roots have many benefits, some flower lovers’ plant root systems are too long, which seriously affects the ornamental quality. So we can take the following measures:

1. Once the plants at home have grown a lot of roots and look so messy, you can find a pair of very sharp scissors to cut off those roots. All bad roots should be pruned so that their growth will not be greatly affected. When pruning, you can cut off all those that affect the aesthetics, but be careful not to prune the roots whose leaves have not yet matured to avoid damaging the plant.

2. Replace flowers on plants You can also cut the roots shorter when potting, then move it to a new pot and replant it. However, the newly transplanted plant will grow smaller and look good when placed indoors.

2. What to do if aerial roots grow?

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