Yes, I understand root girdling is a thing in houseplants, but in the hundreds of consults I’ve done there’s not been one case of root girdling causing decline- even in houseplants that haven’t been reported in 20 years! So, although possible- not likely. I actually like to keep my plants a little root bound as it increases your room for error in the most common way people kill their houseplants- watering too frequently! #plants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #monsteradeliciosa | Tanner The Planter

Girdling is a controlled horticultural practice used on apple trees to enhance fruit production. By carefully removing a narrow strip of bark around the trunk or branches, growers can manipulate the tree’s nutrient flow to improve yield and fruit quality. | Inderprastha Orchards