I just brought a new Monstera and itās so beautiful. There are some exposed roots and Iām wondering if this is okay or if I should do something about it. Iām not sure if they are aerial roots or not but any suggestions or input is appreciated š
i would repot immediately. those exposed roots at the top do need to be buried for the plant to thriveā they are soil-adjusted roots. the media also looks quite dense, like greenhouse soil, and this isnāt ideal for monstera. iād recommend getting a wooden plank or trellis as support. you may need a bigger pot as well. since these plants have a āfaceā where the leaves grow and a ābackā where the aerial roots grow, iād recommend detangling the roots and rearranging the stems so their backs are against the support. if youād like to keep it crawling thereās no need for any of that but most people prefer them climbing. whatever you choose, be sure your new soil is very well draining, i use 1 part fir bark chips to 1 part perlite to 1 part potting soil. monstera are prone to root rot so i always let the soil dry out completely between waterings as well.
3 gillningar I have repotted the plant and it is safe!
Nice pot you got there šš½
Likewise! You have good taste haha
0 gillningar It also looks like there are three separate plants in that pot. I would separate them during your repot so they are not competing for space long term.
0 gillningar I will look into doing that in the spring during growing season. I just wanted to get those roots down into the soil for now
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