Repotting with very high up roots

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Originally Posted by bil

Please correct me if I am wrong, but I see all pahl roots as identical. Those 'air ' ones are simply ones that have emerged above the medium.

Not correct. Each root adapts to the environment it's in as it grows. So an aerial root that is potted in media will quickly rot due to excessive wetness and lack of oxygen. You can place aerial roots in a pot, but keep them uncovered. This should be done only for aesthetic reasons or to keep the plant stable.