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title: "I was inspecting my Monstera when I noticed these weird bumps on the…"
description: "I was inspecting my Monstera when I noticed these weird bumps on the stem. I assumed that it could potentially be growth points, but I’m still kinda new to…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/QVJ5hO-PQrO1Es6LbfuN9A"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Elizabeth"
published: "2024-06-17T05:01:58.246454Z"
language: "en"
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# I was inspecting my Monstera when I noticed these weird bumps on the…

_Posted by Elizabeth on 2024-06-17_

I was inspecting my Monstera when I noticed these weird bumps on the stem. I assumed that it could potentially be growth points, but I’m still kinda new to plants and wanted to get a second opinion. Could they be something that I should worry about?

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Y51_y3qoH5hbzaLYDhp5SEKhnGEzwXwMJNyt6Od2k1Q/-B55UWrJSOWCXzj_RQHZsQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Y51_y3qoH5hbzaLYDhp5SEKhnGEzwXwMJNyt6Od2k1Q/MZl4jLI0S5iFt5mSMKmLlg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Y51_y3qoH5hbzaLYDhp5SEKhnGEzwXwMJNyt6Od2k1Q/gCNWqKjkRC6JydWdwo39nQ.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### KaityRich commented on 2024-06-17

Looks like growth points for aerial roots.

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-06-17

Definitely aerial roots on their way in!

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