Question
HI!
MY NAME IS JULIA.
I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL MONSTERA IN OUR YARD. I WANT TO PLANT IT TO THE POT, BECAUSE IF WE'LL MOVE OUT ( WE RENT THIS HOUSE), THE OWNER WILL CUT DOWN  ALL TREES AND BUSHES.
THE ROOTS AR SO LONG, ABOUT 2 METERS AND MORE. IF I WILL TAKE  OUT THE PLANT AND ROOTS WILL ACCIDENTLY BE CUT OF  OR WILL BE DAMAGED, WILL THE PLANT SURVIVE?
SHOULD I WAIT BEFORE PLANTING IT TO THE POT , SO DAMAGED ROOTS WILL BE DRY?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

Answer
Hi Julia,

Transplanting a plant from the ground to a pot is not something that can be done easily and is best left to a professional landscaper who can properly assess the root system and the soil quality of your particular Monstera. Cutting some of the roots is inevitable and is not a problem if it is done properly. Most of the soil in direct contact with roots should stay that way - do not remove all of the soil. It should be potted right away and not allowed to dry over night.

But if you really care about this plant, I suggest you get professional help with it.

Please let me know if any of this is unclear or if you have any additional questions.

If this information has been helpful, please click the Rate Volunteer bar below and enter a rating and nomination for me. I am a volunteer on this site so Ratings are the only compensation I receive for answering plant questions.

Need more information? Visit my website at:
A link to HorticulturalHelp.com

or email me at [email protected] or call me at 917-887-8601 (EST)
 
Regards,
Will Creed, Interior Landscaper
Horticultural Help, NYC

Visit my website at: A link to HorticulturalHelp.com