Thank you for this, I’ve never been able to figure out how to do this properly. I always feel like I’m traumatizing the plant! also you have excellent vibes, immediate subscribe. 🤙🏻
I love how much you emphasize to wrap around pool first then monstera because I think that was my biggest issue that kept leading to failure, can’t wait to try your way and see how it goes!
FYI, with the setup shown in the video, all the tension of the string is concentrated at one spot on each petiole/stem - over time it might cut into the plant. Wider garden velcro would help spread out the force. Or multiple loops around each petiole/stem that is being re-positioned.
I was looking for a good example to show someone and of course the video showing what not to do pops up. put the moss pole behind the vine. DO NOT EVER NEVER TETHER THE STEM OF A LEAF. It will break off or turn yellow from the tension.
Your monstera looks so good! I love all your videos! You are such passionate gardener and I can feel your love and care for your plants! All the best! :-)
This is exactly the info I needed. I made a moss pole that looks a lot like the one in the video, but I have not had any success in 'getting her on the pole' because I for sure thought it was going to hurt her stems. About to reinstall it off-center and twine her to it. New sub for sure 👍
Nice video. If you have a local garden shop 'boutique' that sells monstera, they most likely sell moss poles. My local shop makes their own. I was told that some people like to spray the moss with water because the moisture encourages the plant to grow tall (up the pole).
Great info! Exactly what I was looking for. I have a beautiful small monstera plant that is rapidly growing. It has 3 fenestrated leaves and just pushed out the biggest one yet. I have an 18 in moss pole for her that I got on etsy.
I REALLY need to buy, or make, my moss poles with that netting around it. It looks so much cleaner and easier to work with! Without it, they shed the moss EVERYWHERE! ( especially if you don't keep it moist enough😬😁) It also seems like it would be easier to attach an extension to it if you needed to! Yours looks great!
haha yeah im getting close to needing an extension, its true! i also find that simply the dowel rod is a pretty good alternative without moss. as of yet ive had no roots take hold in the moss.
hi! I have a 16 year old monstera my parents gave me and am about to start this process, stoked! I have some regular kitchen twine, can I use that or do I need something special? p.s. love all the nature sounds in this video, so calming.
Thanks for your kind words :) yes you absolutely can, just be aware that after a few seasons it may begin to rot and lose its ability to maintain the plant. rot won't cause any damage, you'll just need to change out for a new branch
MONSTERA deliciosa - Repotting my Huge Plant - Using Moss Poles & Wood Support - Growth Tips ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fTSpwCzApLc.html
I'm afraid to use that sting technique incase it cuts through plant. 😔 Even with your great instructions on how to do it. Btw, do you have a video on how to make your own moss stick on the cheap? Thanks a bunch!
I switched to using floral tape instead of string for that reason! And yep : How to Make a Moss Pole for Climbing Plants like Monstera DIY - Easy, Cheap, Fast! (2023) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Yr6VqklaYcc.html
Hi! My monstera has grown wild and I have tried to stake it with a store bought moss pole, how did you make yours? And how should I go about trying to stake it so it grows up. I need help lol
MONSTERA deliciosa - Repotting my Huge Plant - Using Moss Poles & Wood Support - Growth Tips ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fTSpwCzApLc.html
Do you secure the moss poll to the pot with something, so it doesn't move and wobble under the plant weight and cause the whole plant to fall on the side?
Thank you! Gonna try this cuz my Monstera beauty is getting out of control laterally . Also, what state are you in? Such space! San Diego doesn’t have patios like that unless you got millions! Lol
So where did you find a moss pole. Don’t believe I’ve ever seen one for sale. I would think the string would cut into your plant. I would use a small rectangle piece of leather with holes on each end and tie the string in the holes to the pole. Give the plant more of a surface area where the string couldn’t cut into the stalk.
I found it at a local nursery actually. And it’s true if you don’t move the string around it can eventually cut into the stems. I have started opting for tape lately. But I love you method!
Since the Moss Pole should be moist, what's your advice for wetting it, INDOORS? I've been spritzing it, but there must be a better way. I have a small starter pole. Not like yours.
You can always use watering globes. I’ve started using a plastic cup with 2 holes in the bottom and I keep it on top of the moss pole and just add water every couple days. You can also take the plants and put them in the shower. Helps with pest control also.
So you basically showed us how to tie it to a stick. For aesthetic purposes?? What is the purpose of the moss stick? Why not just use any stick? This didn’t explain much.
My apologies, I thought I clarified the reason why moss poles are used . and yes, the moss aspect is essentially just for aesthetic. You can absolutely use any stick that can provide stability and support. I never use moss after realizing it’s just a fad, I always use simple dowel rods instead
I'm so confused... why are you using a moss pole just to display the foliage? A steak of any kind would have worked and cheaper. Moss poles are meant to be an "extension" of your pot, giving climbing plants like airroids something to root into and grow up and produce bigger leaves.
