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title: "My rubber plant has started growing from where the leaves had…"
description: "My rubber plant has started growing from where the leaves had previously fallen off. Are these aerial roots or new leaves?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/reGnX7K3StqCfipC4Gtt2w/3ftcpYL9RvWxwfJ0jiaqJw"
community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "Kattygirl"
published: "2024-10-04T18:09:08.452095Z"
language: "en"
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# My rubber plant has started growing from where the leaves had…

_Posted by Kattygirl on 2024-10-04_

My rubber plant has started growing from where the leaves had previously fallen off. Are these aerial roots or new leaves?

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## 2 comments

### plantmother commented on 2024-10-04

I think aerial roots! especially since they are so close to the soil

#### Kades replied on 2024-10-04

Agreed!

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