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My monstera plant seems to be outgrowing its pot. A support root (or something) has extended outside the pot. Is there a way to cut it back or train i...
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Asked September 11, 2024, 8:25 AM EDT
My monstera plant seems to be outgrowing its pot. A support root (or something) has extended outside the pot. Is there a way to cut it back or train it back into the pot, or does the plant need to move to a larger pot?
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Yes, it needs a bigger pot—about 4 inches bigger. They can outgrow their pots every few years. You can trim off the aerial/air root but it would be better to put it back into the pot when you get a bigger pot. The following websites have additional suggestions.
1. https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-grow-monstera-deliciosa-5072671
2. https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/monstera-deliciosa/
1. https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-grow-monstera-deliciosa-5072671
2. https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/monstera-deliciosa/
