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title: "My ficus Audrey appears to have sent out roots above the soil. Has…"
description: "My ficus Audrey appears to have sent out roots above the soil. Has anyone seen this or know if it’s a problem? I know she needs to get repotted but I’m moving…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/BAlhcvNhQzatWyxRCJGLLA/643557e8a9d7323e453204d8"
community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "Kalina"
published: "2023-04-11T12:51:52.03Z"
language: "en"
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# My ficus Audrey appears to have sent out roots above the soil. Has…

_Posted by Kalina on 2023-04-11_

My ficus Audrey appears to have sent out roots above the soil. Has anyone seen this or know if it’s a problem? I know she needs to get repotted but I’m moving in a couple months and the idea of moving an even bigger pot seems daunting since she’s already super heavy. Any suggestions on what to do in the meantime?

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## 4 comments

### Alex commented on 2023-04-11

Aerial roots are normal for this species and are common when they grow in their native rainforest environment.

#### Alex replied on 2023-04-11

So I would say just leave them be!

#### Kalina replied on 2023-04-11

Thank you!!!

### 9s commented on 2023-04-12

Agreed with Alex. Ficus send out stabilizers near the top soil as a growth pattern. It helps the plant support it’s height. In a happy and humid environment, the roots will make the pot look extremely root bound because it’ll shoot off so many top soil roots that wrap around. Nothing to worry about

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