Build an Easy DIY Moss Pole for Climbing Indoor Houseplants!
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Date: 2022-07-18
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bat
Some of my plants have started to put out aerial roots and I think they are getting desperate for something to cling onto. I'm not a huge fan of that stick shape, though. I've seen plants where the pole is the star and it has this dweeby specimen climbing up it. I wonder. Is it possible to use thinner moss poles and, perhaps, shape them to be more of a ball? Or, maybe, tee or spoked shaped poles to encourage the plant up then outwards? Does it have to be one straight, fat central thing? Also, can I use the moss from my garden (it's organic?
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Some of my plants have started to put out aerial roots and I think they are getting desperate for something to cling onto. I'm not a huge fan of that stick shape, though. I've seen plants where the pole is the star and it has this dweeby specimen climbing up it. I wonder. Is it possible to use thinner moss poles and, perhaps, shape them to be more of a ball? Or, maybe, tee or spoked shaped poles to encourage the plant up then outwards? Does it have to be one straight, fat central thing? Also, can I use the moss from my garden (it's organic?
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John
Good idea but I like the fact of not using metal near my plants if I can help it, corrosion, oxidization, metal, iron into soil. No bueno, but I do like the size of it, not to mention you need to buy a huge roll of grate & a tool which most ppl will never use. I'm planning in making some with bamboo poles, fishing line or any rope (jute, twine) use two fill between and wrap the string around to hold it more natural less things to purchase and your bamboo poles will always have a use unlike the un-used mesh
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Good idea but I like the fact of not using metal near my plants if I can help it, corrosion, oxidization, metal, iron into soil. No bueno, but I do like the size of it, not to mention you need to buy a huge roll of grate & a tool which most ppl will never use. I'm planning in making some with bamboo poles, fishing line or any rope (jute, twine) use two fill between and wrap the string around to hold it more natural less things to purchase and your bamboo poles will always have a use unlike the un-used mesh
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Gaia
Thank you for this video, it's very informative and inspiring as usual!
About 3 months ago I bought a monstera adansonii with a moss pole already in place and the plant has been growing like crazy since then. The problem now is that the top part has started growing sideways because the pole is too short. Is there any way to make it longer, or does it even make sense to add another one on top? I'm afraid it's gonna topple over if it gets too tall. Any advice, anyone?
Thanks! :)
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Thank you for this video, it's very informative and inspiring as usual!
About 3 months ago I bought a monstera adansonii with a moss pole already in place and the plant has been growing like crazy since then. The problem now is that the top part has started growing sideways because the pole is too short. Is there any way to make it longer, or does it even make sense to add another one on top? I'm afraid it's gonna topple over if it gets too tall. Any advice, anyone?
Thanks! :)
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Gemini
Kevin, we're twinkies! I love buying my plants small and watch them grow. Right now I am waiting for my Monstera Deliciosa and Adansonii to arrive in the mail. I do like the fact of setting them up in a big pot and forgetting about it. However. I do have a question. So many other gardeners recommend to slowly increase pot sizes because too much soil for a small plant can cause root rot. Is that not the case with Monsteras because they grow quickly? Please advise! Thank you!
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Kevin, we're twinkies! I love buying my plants small and watch them grow. Right now I am waiting for my Monstera Deliciosa and Adansonii to arrive in the mail. I do like the fact of setting them up in a big pot and forgetting about it. However. I do have a question. So many other gardeners recommend to slowly increase pot sizes because too much soil for a small plant can cause root rot. Is that not the case with Monsteras because they grow quickly? Please advise! Thank you!
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Alessandra
Hi! I have a Pilodendron Brasil that shoots out very light leaves that don't look sick. They even look very healthy and big. It's been under a growing light. I was wondering wether it created those lighter leaves because it got a lot of light. And if I want the typical leaves to grow I need to give it a little less light.
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Hi! I have a Pilodendron Brasil that shoots out very light leaves that don't look sick. They even look very healthy and big. It's been under a growing light. I was wondering wether it created those lighter leaves because it got a lot of light. And if I want the typical leaves to grow I need to give it a little less light.
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Angel
Great video! I got a cutting of the Mini Monstera from someone in my neighborhood. I put it in soil as it had roots already. I put it in a 50% coco coir/30% perlite/10% bark/10% worm casting. Is that a sufficient mix for such a newly rooted plant? Or do I need something different? The growth has been so slow.
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Great video! I got a cutting of the Mini Monstera from someone in my neighborhood. I put it in soil as it had roots already. I put it in a 50% coco coir/30% perlite/10% bark/10% worm casting. Is that a sufficient mix for such a newly rooted plant? Or do I need something different? The growth has been so slow.
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Sherry
Nice moss pole! I just dont get it? Been growing plants 30 years an was taught to never pot up a plant more than 2in bigger pot so that it doesnt rot. Maybe things have changed, but I still think thats a bunch of soil for such a small root system. ?
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Nice moss pole! I just dont get it? Been growing plants 30 years an was taught to never pot up a plant more than 2in bigger pot so that it doesnt rot. Maybe things have changed, but I still think thats a bunch of soil for such a small root system. ?
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Irma
Thank you for this! I have a couple plants that would benefit from this! I woke up to this and clicked so fast I love watching youre videos how much you love and invest into what you love to do thank you: )
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Thank you for this! I have a couple plants that would benefit from this! I woke up to this and clicked so fast I love watching youre videos how much you love and invest into what you love to do thank you: )
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Ala
I am with you. I like buying my plants small. It's cheaper and I love helping and watching them grow.
Do you think burlap cloth would work instead of moss? Trying to use what I already have at home.
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I am with you. I like buying my plants small. It's cheaper and I love helping and watching them grow.
Do you think burlap cloth would work instead of moss? Trying to use what I already have at home.
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Aliey
Rather than lots of tie offs along the pole try one running stitch from one end to the other. Two tie offs instead of 5-6? This technique uses about the same amount of wire and is a timesaver.
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Rather than lots of tie offs along the pole try one running stitch from one end to the other. Two tie offs instead of 5-6? This technique uses about the same amount of wire and is a timesaver.
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Path
Thanks for the video. It's a great idea to do it yourself. I would probably add a PVC pipe in between and keep the bottom part only PVC so that PVC can be under the soil to hold the moss pole.
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Thanks for the video. It's a great idea to do it yourself. I would probably add a PVC pipe in between and keep the bottom part only PVC so that PVC can be under the soil to hold the moss pole.
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davewah85
You could probably take a piece of rebar or a stake and put half in the soil and half in the middle of the moss pole. That way you would get your full 2ft pole exposed out of the soil.
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You could probably take a piece of rebar or a stake and put half in the soil and half in the middle of the moss pole. That way you would get your full 2ft pole exposed out of the soil.
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Miss
So I have 2 questions: 1) what if you need to repot? do you just take the pole with the whole plant? What if the plant outgrows the pole? how do you change poles? Thanks
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So I have 2 questions: 1) what if you need to repot? do you just take the pole with the whole plant? What if the plant outgrows the pole? how do you change poles? Thanks
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Morgan
I need to do this for my tetra I just potted it up to a six inch and it has two vines now she probably the perfect time!
Also I need some cheese in my life soon!
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I need to do this for my tetra I just potted it up to a six inch and it has two vines now she probably the perfect time!
Also I need some cheese in my life soon!
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Kati
Totally my favorite moss pole idea yet! Gonna try myself! Do wonder how you are going to keep it damp or will it stay damp because it is in soil?
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Totally my favorite moss pole idea yet! Gonna try myself! Do wonder how you are going to keep it damp or will it stay damp because it is in soil?
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