Originally Posted by pdbbonsai

If I made add one other tip for aerial roots. I have had loads of success by placing my ficus, scheffleras etc in clear plastic bags. Making sure that the soils is moist, and misting the entire tree before sealing them up. Aerial roots soon start shooting out all over the place. Use of straws with slits in them will aid in direction (slip aerial root into straw, and it will follow it to the spot you wish the root to enter soil.) The slit ensures safe removal of straw. Allow air to circulate every so often by opening the bag, remisting etc.

Paul