FAQ About Indoor Plant Root Structures and Care

Indoor plants typically have three common types of root structures: fibrous, taproot, and adventitious roots. Fibrous roots are thin, moderately branching roots growing from the stem, often seen in grasses. Taproots have a main central root with smaller, lateral branches and are common in plants like carrots or certain indoor trees. Adventitious roots can grow from non-root tissues, such as stems or leaves, and are typical in certain climbers and succulents.