Why does the root appear to be growing upwards / how do I replant it? (queensland bottle tree)

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   Exile4444 2 months ago

   And before anyone asks, it was propped upwards the entire time.

   It was not moved, and I noticed this growth from the moment the root penetrated through the seed

   Can I prop it back downwards when I transplant?

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   The_PlantWizard 2 months ago

   I’d gently add more soil on top and let the plant sort it out. It has the ability to sense gravity and I can’t even tell if this is actually the root or the beginning of a shoot trying to break the soil.
   You really need to be careful about breaking it at this point.