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title: "Should I be concerned? I’ve never seen this before. First ficus btw.…"
description: "Should I be concerned? I’ve never seen this before. First ficus btw. I’m talking about the spindly growths from the stalk."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/aj6X3QWdqSlTO2mGLvvT2f"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Jumanji Custodian"
published: "2026-06-19T22:52:30.237391Z"
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# Should I be concerned? I’ve never seen this before. First ficus btw.…

_Posted by Jumanji Custodian on 2026-06-19_

Should I be concerned? I’ve never seen this before. First ficus btw. I’m talking about the spindly growths from the stalk.

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## 7 comments

### abitofbrit commented on 2026-06-20

Nothing to be concerned about! ☺️ Those are aerial roots. It’s the plant’s way of taking in moisture from the air.

#### Jumanji Custodian replied on 2026-06-20

Awesome. Thank you!

#### abitofbrit replied on 2026-06-20

No problem! ☺️

### Money tree commented on 2026-06-20

Can I putt outside for rubber plant?

#### Nina P replied on 2026-06-20

Yes! Mine live outside all summer long

#### Money tree replied on 2026-06-29

Thank you 🙏🏻❤️

### BlkBrbi commented on 2026-06-21

Completely normal. Can be grown indoors and out. Very east to prop too!

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