What to do with the roots?
Hello all
My birdie had a few yellow leaves and I noticed the roots grew out of the pot. I repotted the plant into a bigger pot and now I have the same issue. What can I do best as I can’t keep buying new pots every 2-3 months :)
Are the roots a problem? Can I cut off the roots?
Can the leaves turn yellow because of the roots hanging out?
The roots are also a bit hairy, is that normal?
Thnx!
#WhiteBirdOfParadise
My birdie had a few yellow leaves and I noticed the roots grew out of the pot. I repotted the plant into a bigger pot and now I have the same issue. What can I do best as I can’t keep buying new pots every 2-3 months :)
Are the roots a problem? Can I cut off the roots?
Can the leaves turn yellow because of the roots hanging out?
The roots are also a bit hairy, is that normal?
Thnx!
#WhiteBirdOfParadise
2ft to light, direct
Last watered 5 months ago
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Best Answer
It appears to be sitting in water a lot. The roots out the bottom aren’t really an issue. Lots of potted plants like to be root bound. You can cut them off with sterile knife or shears. But I’d make sure you’re emoting your decorative pot after watering. You can see the water stains in the bottom from standing water.
@TheConservator thank you. The pot is a bit older and the stains come from a different plant that used to be in there, but I will keep an eye out for this. I just watered the plant before making the picture what can explain the visible drops.
If the roots can’t harm sticking out, then I’ll leave them on :) thank you for the tip.
Any advice on the small leaves turning yellow? The pattern seems that once the smallest are dead the second smallest starts to get yellow. This pattern is repeating.
The small leaves are also curling inside, what could this mean?
If the roots can’t harm sticking out, then I’ll leave them on :) thank you for the tip.
Any advice on the small leaves turning yellow? The pattern seems that once the smallest are dead the second smallest starts to get yellow. This pattern is repeating.
The small leaves are also curling inside, what could this mean?
The plant in the image is a White Bird of Paradise. It is a tropical plant that prefers well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is common for the roots of a White Bird of Paradise to grow out of the pot. This is not a problem and does not need to be fixed. In fact, it is a sign that the plant is healthy and growing well.
If you are concerned about the roots, you can gently trim them back with a clean pair of scissors. However, this is not necessary.
The yellow leaves on your plant are likely due to overwatering. White Bird of Paradise plants are susceptible to root rot if they are overwatered. To prevent this, water your plant only when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch. You can also use a moisture meter to check the soil moisture level.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.
If you are concerned about the roots, you can gently trim them back with a clean pair of scissors. However, this is not necessary.
The yellow leaves on your plant are likely due to overwatering. White Bird of Paradise plants are susceptible to root rot if they are overwatered. To prevent this, water your plant only when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch. You can also use a moisture meter to check the soil moisture level.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.
@USAGardenHub yes, I love using a soil moisture reader. My plants and pots are so large 20-30” that I do not go by sticking my finger into the top soil. I push the meter down into the soil and if it is reading into the wet or moist area I do not water. I do not want to create root rot just because the top soil is dry
To all: I located the issue of my curling and yellowing leaves:
I noticed that the seal of the drainage pot to the outside pot was firm. This resulted in the following isssue:
Any leftover water would stay at the bottom of the pot and could not vaporize. It therefore became humid at the roots and this had an effect on the leaves. By making room for the pot to breath, no leaves have been curling or dying and the top leaves look stronger. My BoP is stable again :) thanks to all for proving tips. It has helped me navigating towards the right direction.
I noticed that the seal of the drainage pot to the outside pot was firm. This resulted in the following isssue:
Any leftover water would stay at the bottom of the pot and could not vaporize. It therefore became humid at the roots and this had an effect on the leaves. By making room for the pot to breath, no leaves have been curling or dying and the top leaves look stronger. My BoP is stable again :) thanks to all for proving tips. It has helped me navigating towards the right direction.