Can You Cut Monstera Roots

Over time, your monstera plant will grow aerial roots from its stem. Do not cut off these aerial roots—they are there to support the plant. When any aerial roots that are not supporting a climbing plant are long enough, gently train them back into the soil to take up additional nutrients.

Can you cut Monstera roots when repotting?

How can you trim the underground roots of your Monstera? Remove your Monstera from its pot, brush away the soil, and gently break up the root ball. You can cut back up to one-third of the plant’s roots without risking damage. After pruning, repot your Monstera in its old container with fresh potting soil.

Can I cut off air roots?

If you’re one of them, feel free to cut them off. You will not harm the plant. In the same way that pruning of soil roots will not harm your plant (and actually promotes root branching), pruning of aerial roots will in no way harm your plant. If you want to remove them fully, cut as close to the main stem as possible.