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title: "does anyone know why the plant is growing roots from the top? the…"
description: "does anyone know why the plant is growing roots from the top? the leaf below isn’t damaged or feels unhealthy. is this a natural thing?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/x-YfuTM_SLO82-oob-tNqg"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Maya"
published: "2024-06-10T16:22:26.821807Z"
language: "en"
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# does anyone know why the plant is growing roots from the top? the…

_Posted by Maya on 2024-06-10_

does anyone know why the plant is growing roots from the top? the leaf below isn’t damaged or feels unhealthy. is this a natural thing?

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## 2 comments

### Riley commented on 2024-06-10

This is natural and what aroids do. They’re called aerial roots.

#### Maya replied on 2024-06-10

okay cool thank you! my monstera has huge aerial roots but i had no idea that philodendrons had them thank you!!

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