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title: "Question from a new-ish plant mom, my monstera seems to be growing…"
description: "Question from a new-ish plant mom, my monstera seems to be growing roots above the soil? At least I think it’s a root? Can somebody tell me what is going on…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "leen"
published: "2023-08-01T00:34:22.884Z"
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# Question from a new-ish plant mom, my monstera seems to be growing…

_Geplaatst door leen op 2023-08-01_

Question from a new-ish plant mom, my monstera seems to be growing roots above the soil? At least I think it’s a root? Can somebody tell me what is going on and how to fix this (if needed?)

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Q7mLGDOz1vk5Z6pSBX3nNHvo1EyStPse9P8XmNaeIco/cd9abf27313240f7857fa545ff66fca0.webp?size=large)

## 5 reacties

### Bigredamazon reageerde op 2023-08-01

They are completely normal. Monsteras are climbers and use aerial roots (which is what those are) to do so. They can be trimmed back or guided towards the soil. It’s a good idea to give it a moss pole to trellis to climb.

#### leen antwoordde op 2023-08-01

oh, thank you!! would I just place the pole near the aerial root?

#### Bigredamazon antwoordde op 2023-08-01

Yes. You might need to attach it with plant ties so it learns.

#### Tiffany antwoordde op 2023-08-01

The aerial roots won’t likely attach to the moss pole, so you’ll need to secure the main vine of the plant to the pole. This is a pic of mine for reference ☺️

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IX80c4QZEyWH0XeqgifXWKJ6LcaE8HHJDtwvfQo-doU/d9151ee9ea7542aea2547229b772ce6e.webp?size=large)

#### leen antwoordde op 2023-08-01

oh thank you!! this is very helpful

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