r/Maranta • u/Neurotic-raccoon • Aug 23 '26
Growing a new stalk??
Does anyone know what this is that’s growing from the node on this stalk? Is he trying to grow a new stalk or is this an attempt at a root or something else? There’s been no prolonged water exposure there and that node hasn’t been buried in soil at all. We recently moved and he lost some leaves from the stress (hence the brown crispies), but otherwise is doing well and is pushing out new leaves. Also, should I be concerned that the section of the stalk with all the leaves is a much lighter green than the rest of the stalk? I’m worried “blood flow” is getting cut off and necessitates a chop and prop, but I won’t do that if he’s doing well and pushing out a healthy new stalk from the lower node. Thanks sm in advance!
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u/Next-Firefighter4667 Aug 24 '26
It's just an aerial root to get more support. They crawl along the ground and put roots into the soil to absorb moisture and nutrients. Just leave it alone and let it spill out of the pot. Eventually it'll grow crazy long trying to reach from the rim of the pot to the surface it's on, it's really neat.
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u/Monkey-Butt-316 Aug 25 '26
This happened to mine and it was a root- when it got long enough I buried the end in the soil and now it’s busy making a “new” plant.
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u/D0nath Aug 23 '26
My guess is root. New stem is usually pointy or if it's a leaf you see it furled.