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title: "My very young Portulacaria Afra looks to be developing some exposed…"
description: "My very young Portulacaria Afra looks to be developing some exposed roots. I know that’s desirable for some, as a design choice, but is it ok for a tree this…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/oBBe6yYuivQ5xlPYtB4u9E"
community: "Bonsai Matters"
author: "BrianDaWheelman"
published: "2025-09-23T16:12:15.447391Z"
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# My very young Portulacaria Afra looks to be developing some exposed…

_Posted by BrianDaWheelman on 2025-09-23_

My very young Portulacaria Afra looks to be developing some exposed roots. I know that’s desirable for some, as a design choice, but is it ok for a tree this young to have uncovered roots?

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## 2 comments

### El Oso Polar commented on 2025-09-23

Exposed roots are fine as long as the main root ball is established. High humidity is what causes the aerial roots to emerge.

#### BrianDaWheelman replied on 2025-09-23

It’s quite humid here in south Texas but I keep my PA indoors.

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