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title: "My Monstera has started growing roots out of the soil. What action…"
description: "My Monstera has started growing roots out of the soil. What action needs to be taken? Also, I’m sure I need to thin out some of this plant. How do I do this?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/soJfD2RT5e4tfpTBVmm4Iu"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Dan"
published: "2025-11-04T13:26:47.097983Z"
language: "en"
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# My Monstera has started growing roots out of the soil. What action…

_Posted by Dan on 2025-11-04_

My Monstera has started growing roots out of the soil. What action needs to be taken? Also, I’m sure I need to thin out some of this plant. How do I do this?

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## 5 comments

### Yup commented on 2025-11-04

Give it something to climb on

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-11-04

I can't tell much according to the picture..

### Gianna commented on 2025-11-04

Those look like Ariel roots which are supposed to grow out of the plant and into the air when matured! In the wild they would grow towards sources of water (how cool)!! For “thinning” I think you mean pruning which would be to clean off a tool to cut it, scissors, pruning sheers honestly whatever as long as it’s clean! Don’t chop any of the bigger leaves but the smaller ones you can chop so the plant can focus on the bigger leaves/root system! If it is indeeed roots that means she has outgrown her pot and would need to be repotted! Best of luck!!

#### Dan replied on 2025-11-05

Thank you so much. I’ve seen similar growths in a few areas near Boca which have been restored as wetlands. Yes, very cool.

#### Gianna replied on 2025-11-05

Let me know if you need anything else! Best of luck and happy gardening!

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