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title: "What the hell are these yellow sprouts (For context I put a plaster…"
description: "What the hell are these yellow sprouts (For context I put a plaster over this root when it was damaged because idk. Just peeled off the plaster and saw this)"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/xdtzBN3oyXVS3Nggx6zchT"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Jennifer"
published: "2025-04-03T10:14:56.977503Z"
language: "en"
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# What the hell are these yellow sprouts (For context I put a plaster…

_Posted by Jennifer on 2025-04-03_

What the hell are these yellow sprouts

(For context I put a plaster over this root when it was damaged because idk. Just peeled off the plaster and saw this)

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/oM1x_hDreSsJmH7RmAFnDDrxPveAQRs7lh_a67T2Wbw/pK9mSd5eTSihs3gTeqXxUQ.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Might be sentient commented on 2025-04-03

No worries, I’m pretty sure that’s just new root growth. With some plants, damage can actually prompt growth.

#### Might be sentient replied on 2025-04-03

Putting plaster on roots can also hinder this kind of growth, as well as recovery. If you see damaged roots again, I’d recommend using products that disinfect injuries for houseplants or simply cutting it off.

#### Jennifer replied on 2025-04-03

Thank you! Will keep that in mind :)

### Plantsmybeloved commented on 2025-04-03

They're just secondary roots, no reason to worry about them :)

### Eva commented on 2025-04-04

Just new roots, mine do that when I accidentally damage the main aerial root. I leave mine to grow into the soil just as I would the main ones.

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