Staff Answer
Apr 30, 2021 - 11:25 AM
Hey there.
The gauze is suppose to be biodegradable and should therefore melt after you put the roots in the soil. However, some gardeners strongly oppose this, maintaining that the gauze restricts root growth and doesn't degrade fast enough. Removing it is certainly not going to hurt the plant, as long as you're careful not to damage the roots themselves. If you see your plant suffering from symptoms of being root bound (leaves drying out even with plenty of water), removing this gauze may be a solution. I hope this helps!
The gauze is suppose to be biodegradable and should therefore melt after you put the roots in the soil. However, some gardeners strongly oppose this, maintaining that the gauze restricts root growth and doesn't degrade fast enough. Removing it is certainly not going to hurt the plant, as long as you're careful not to damage the roots themselves. If you see your plant suffering from symptoms of being root bound (leaves drying out even with plenty of water), removing this gauze may be a solution. I hope this helps!
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