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title: "I’m going to be repotting my beautiful monstera tomorrow but I’m…"
description: "I’m going to be repotting my beautiful monstera tomorrow but I’m unsure what to do about the extra roots that are outside of the soil - do I bury them in the…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Catherine"
published: "2025-07-18T18:19:42.070991Z"
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# I’m going to be repotting my beautiful monstera tomorrow but I’m…

_Posted by Catherine on 2025-07-18_

I’m going to be repotting my beautiful monstera tomorrow but I’m unsure what to do about the extra roots that are outside of the soil - do I bury them in the new soil or leave them as they are or cut them?  
Also any recommendations on what type of soil I should repot it in?

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## 6 comments

### King Carrie commented on 2025-07-18

What a beauty. I've never had that dilemma. I have seen where people plant them, leave them out or simply cut them off. I'm sure some more knowledgeable than me will know.

#### Magz replied on 2025-07-18

This is what I've read, as well. Haven't had first hand experience yet, though.

### Lilyinbloom commented on 2025-07-18

So pretty !

### Planta member commented on 2025-07-18

I have planted the roots that could reach soil and all went well. The pot I use is too big, but I don’t ever want to repot so I used sphagnum mixed with leftover chunky orchid potting soils. Just ensure drainage so the root rot risk is lowest

### fuey commented on 2025-07-18

In nature the aerial roots hang down from trees until they find something to latch on to, so it’s up to you!

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-07-19

I either cut them or burying them. Burying them make for a harder plant, since its one more root getting nutrients. But sometimes they aren't in the right spot to bury. I mix my chunky soil. But Sol Soil has a great chunky mix I like.

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