The Monstera at home grew a "big white beard". I asked others and found out that it has such a great effect.

These aerial roots are not completely useless. It's just that if they grow larger and more prominent, they will greatly hinder the ornamental value of the plant. However, everything has its opposite side. When we are cuttings of plants, if there are aerial roots on the cuttings, the cutting rate and rooting rate will be faster.

Having said that, if the aerial roots of Monstera deliciosa affect the appearance and shape of the plant too much, you can just cut them off. It will not affect the growth of the plant. Why do plants grow aerial roots? In fact, it is because Monstera absorbs all the nutrients. As it absorbs more nutrients, it naturally grows aerial roots.

Aerial roots are not harmful. On the contrary, they can help plants absorb more nutrients. However, some aerial roots grow relatively large, which affects our appearance to a certain extent, so it is okay to cut them off.

Because Monstera itself grows relatively large, it is normal for the aerial roots to be larger. If the aerial roots have grown into the soil, there is no need to cut them off. Aerial roots growing into the soil do have certain benefits. Aerial roots inserted into the soil can serve as support points for plants and help them absorb nutrients.

Friends who have grown aerial roots on their plants at home don’t need to worry about them. On the contrary, these aerial roots are the result of the vigorous growth of the plants at home! Having said that, Huahua will give you a refresher on what you should pay attention to when growing Monstera at home?

Monstera likes weakly alkaline soil. If the Monstera at home is not growing well and its leaves are drooping, think about whether the soil you prepared for the Monstera is alkaline or acidic. If it is acidic, change the soil for the Monstera as soon as possible. If you delay it any longer, the Monstera may die!

It is well known that Monstera is shade-tolerant. When growing it at home, it is best not to expose the leaves of Monstera to direct sunlight. If the sunlight is too strong, the leaves of Monstera will easily be burned, which is not conducive to the growth of the plant.

When watering, you must ensure that the soil of Monstera is dry rather than wet. The soil of Monstera can be kept moist. Because Monstera lives in a cool place all year round, you must not water it too much. If you water too much and the water cannot evaporate in time, the roots will rot!