I received this water propagated monstera a few weeks ago and it’s still alive, yay! I’ve just noticed this tiny yellow protuberance… is this fine? Obviously it’s not in soil. If it’s a new lead I fear it will grow down and not up. Any advice?
It’s an ariel root👍🏻
4 likes Thank you! Is there anything for me to do to care/support its growth, or I should just leave as is?
0 likes I bury my monsteras aerial roots but that’s just because I don’t like how they look. In or out of soil the roots provide nutrients to the plant so it’s up to you
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If you stick it in some water it’s really beneficial for the plant. It had access to water whenever it needs it
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placing aerial roots in water has been known to cause rot, especially with rot-prone plants like monstera deliciosa
2 likes it appears the pole is on the wrong side of the plant. monstera have a ‘front’ where the leaves grow from and a ‘back’ where the aerial roots grow. they are searching for support so it’s best if they are pointed towards the pole
7 likes So the pole should be on the back? Ah, I had no idea. I’ve had it for only 2 weeks… if I take out all the soil and move the pole, will it shock the plant?
0 likesIf you put the ariel root like on the moss pole it should grow into it! Could be worth trying to keep the pole moist
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Moss pole! Do it. They’re climbers. And the leaves will get big. I like ‘Thiccly’ growpole. Good luck!
0 likes Thanks! Someone said I put my moss pole on the wrong side of the plant… should I take it out and re-insert? I’ve had it for only 2 weeks and worry if I take out all the soil and move the pole, it’ll shock the plant.
0 likesAerial roots!! You can leave as is or as it grows place it into the dirt
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