Why does Monstera deliciosa grow big white aerial roots? You only know the reason after asking

These aerial roots are not completely useless. It is just that if the aerial roots grow relatively large and prominent, they will greatly spoil the plant's ornamental value. But everything has two sides. When we take cuttings from plants, if the cuttings have aerial roots on them, the cutting success rate and rooting rate will be faster.

That said, if the aerial roots on a Monstera deliciosa affect the plant's appearance and shape too much, you can simply cut them off, and it will not affect the plant's growth. So why do plants grow aerial roots? Actually, it is all because the Monstera deliciosa has absorbed all the nutrients. When it absorbs more nutrients, it naturally grows aerial roots.

Aerial roots are not harmful. On the contrary, they can let the plant absorb even more nutrients. It is just that some aerial roots grow relatively large and to a certain extent affect our visual impression, so cutting them off is not out of the question either.

Because Monstera deliciosa itself grows relatively large, it is very normal for the aerial roots to be a bit big. If the aerial roots have grown into the soil, then there is no need to cut them off. Aerial roots that have grown into the soil still have certain benefits. Aerial roots inserted into the soil can serve as support points for the plant and help the plant absorb nutrients.

Friends whose plants at home have already grown aerial roots should not worry because of the aerial roots. On the contrary, these aerial roots are actually the result of the plants at home growing relatively vigorously! Having said that, Huahua will give everyone a little lesson and explain what should be paid attention to when growing Monstera deliciosa at home.

Monstera deliciosa likes weakly alkaline soil. If the Monstera deliciosa at home is not growing well and its leaves are drooping, think about whether the soil you prepared for it is alkaline, or whether it is acidic. If it is acidic, quickly change the soil for the Monstera deliciosa. If you wait a bit longer, the Monstera deliciosa may die!

Everyone knows that Monstera deliciosa is shade-tolerant. When growing it at home, it is best not to let the leaves of the Monstera deliciosa be exposed to direct sunlight. If the sunlight is too strong, it will easily cause the leaves of the Monstera deliciosa to get scorched, which is not good for the plant's growth.

For watering, you must also ensure that the Monstera deliciosa's soil is kept dry rather than wet. It is enough to keep the Monstera deliciosa's soil in a moist state, because Monstera deliciosa lives in shady places all year round, so you definitely must not water too much. If you water too much and the water cannot evaporate in time, the roots will rot!