Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Two Monstera questions, 0 by DebinSC

DebinSC wrote:
I have had this monstera outside in it's pot al summer (with the pot in a hole). It has done very, very well and doubled in size. I have two questions. First, it's putting out roots outside the pot that have gone into the ground. Are these actually aerial roots? Can I divide off these portions where the roots have grown to make new plants?

Second, I'm in zone 8b. Has anyone grown this plant in-ground in 8b or colder? It seems so happy where it is, that it'd be nice to take it out of the pot and just put it straight in.

Any suggestions appreciated. I have a pic of the whole plant, and a close-up of how the roots are forming.
Thanks!
Deb