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title: "I just got this guy last weekend and he seems pretty healthy to me…"
description: "I just got this guy last weekend and he seems pretty healthy to me but not sure if these roots are supposed to be sticking out of the pot like this? I didn’t…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Rachel"
published: "2024-05-24T15:12:18.016735Z"
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# I just got this guy last weekend and he seems pretty healthy to me…

_Posted by Rachel on 2024-05-24_

I just got this guy last weekend and he seems pretty healthy to me but not sure if these roots are supposed to be sticking out of the pot like this? I didn’t think I’d need to repot since I just got it but just not sure if this is okay / normal for a monstera?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/UEBrGH5cxEJw9qeP7V0IQe0p-kIaK87kdHA1LMCiFbc/-bWd1s89T--C0gZ4nScgMg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/UEBrGH5cxEJw9qeP7V0IQe0p-kIaK87kdHA1LMCiFbc/4K6iIJOSQ-akR4jXCEC-fw.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Shelbop commented on 2024-05-24

They are aerial roots not the normal roots. They are used by the plant to stabilise itself. You can leave them as is or direct the roots into the soil.

#### Rachel replied on 2024-05-24

Wow no way. Yeah they seem pretty hard/thick and I fear I’d break them trying to point them back into the soil. I guess I’ll leave them for now 🤷🏼‍♀️ thank you!

#### Shelbop replied on 2024-05-24

Yeah once they grow longer it will be easier😊 you should start to see them further up the main stem when maturer.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BVyths_c0ekAqNT-pPjGbReKaJet3-GNpKiqAbHg5uY/BoxYR7dsTxWeKWf7mYV8oA.webp?size=large)

#### Shelbop replied on 2024-05-24

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BVyths_c0ekAqNT-pPjGbReKaJet3-GNpKiqAbHg5uY/BGYX9soqRHuEVPVznrMHYw.webp?size=large)

### Samantha commented on 2024-05-24

I put mine in water and it grew so well now I’m directing it to soil!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/tEa73VhKJQ4tNDZcZA8h80CflcSunFQAQQyY9lEpXCE/7QLfR3XuQDGZruspVIMA6Q.webp?size=large)

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