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