Re: Philodendron aerial roots

From: plantnut at shadow.net (Dewey Fisk) on 1997.11.14 at 23:35:14(1618) >Awhile back I wrote about Philodenron "Xanadu" and >all the aerial roots that it was producing. > >Question: when I divide and repot this thing, what >should I do with these roots? I shouldn't bury >them, should I? Snip them off? Sue, Think about the purpose of roots.... to provide nurishment to the plant... If I were you, I would do my best to cram them in the pot. If you soak them in water for a couple of hours, they will become more pliable... Cut them if absolutely necessary only.... Dewey +More Dewey E. Fisk, Plant Nut THE PHILODENDRON PHREAQUE Your Source for Tropical Araceae

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