I Have A 8 Year Old Potted Ficus That Lives On My Florida Patio. It Has Started Growing What Looks Like Roots From The Branches.

Is this normal? What should I do about this growth?

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 10/06/2020 @ 10:32 am

This is normal, especially, in humid areas. There is no action to be taken.They will root and turn into multiple trunks.

If you do not want them to be there, and only want the single trunk, then you may prune them. Just be sure to spray with a fungicide after to avoid infection.

Here is an example of the most common Ficus to behave in this manner:

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