Ficus

Question

I’ve had this ficus for 19 years. A friend gave it to me when she moved. I have no idea how long she had it. I move it outside after Easter every year and this year I decided to repot it. A few weeks ago it shot out roots from the branches. It has never done this before. What does this mean? I’m hoping it’s not a sign of it dying and trying to reroot from the branches. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

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Answer 1

Hello,

Thank you for sending us your gardening question. It appears that your ficus has sprouted aerial roots. This is not a sign of stress or disease. Your plant should be just fine.

Here are a couple of articles you might find helpful:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/aerial-root-information.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-tree-care.htm

Please let us know if you have any other gardening questions and happy gardening!

Thanks
Gardening Know How

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