to get oxygen for the plant or because there wasn't enough room to grow in the soil
Plants roots that are above ground are called aerial roots. Examples are some types of orchids, mangroves, and banyon trees.
Aerial roots perform a number of functions. They help with air exchange, propagation, stability and nourishment. In many cases, aerial roots can be removed without harm to the plant. In some cases, however, they are essential to the plant's health and best left alone.
Because orchids are designed to be an aerial type of plants
Aerial roots
the examples of aerial roots is mangroove tree
Monstera plants grow aerial roots to support themselves and absorb moisture and nutrients from the air.
roots that never touch the ground for example orchids
No
aerial
Yes, monstera aerial roots can be planted in soil to propagate new plants.
An aerial root is an adventitious root which grows from a plant stem above the ground.
Banyan tree