Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Newbie question - roots on tips of leaves?, 1 by plantladylin
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plantladylin wrote: Sarah: Yes it is normal! Many plants have what are called "aerial" roots, used to attach to a surface for climbing. Many Orchid Cactus as well as other plants will put out aerial roots to climb trees or supports! Here is a photo I took of a hanging basket of mine, Epiphyllum oxypetalum/"Queen of the Night", showing the aerial roots. |