I just love this video! I'm rather addicted to the monstera genus and eventually want my own indoor jungle full of these stunning plants. And no, you're definitely NOT crazy for taking zillions of photos of emerging new leaves...I do it too! Every time I see a new leaf developing on any of my many houyseplants it makes me squeak with excitement and constantly keep checking umpteen times each day to look for progress. Plants are just fantastic!
Hi Gillian! Thanks so much for watching and happy to hear that I'm not crazy 😂 I especially love taking progress pics too - it's always nice to see them evolve and grow bigger over time 🤩
i know this video is like 3 years old lol, but i appreciate the kind way that you convey information! so many videos now are condescending or hurtful to people getting into plants for the first time. this was genuine and informative and i have lot better idea of how to stake my new monstera!
@@dandyindyandy I really appreciate the feedback and I’m so glad that it helped!! That’s such a shame to hear about hurtful or condescending comments - I’ve seen first hand around some of the plant pages and it’s really discouraging 😣 but there are plenty of people in the plant community who are supportive and happy to help! Thanks so much for reaching out, hearing that it helped in someone out there really makes my day. All the best with staking / just make sure you find a sturdy one ☺️🍀
To keep the moss pole moist you can get a plastic cup and poke a hole at the bottom of it. Place it ontop of the pole and water the cup whenever it’s empty .
K, I am so grateful I saw this. Lazy plant parent here and I got my first one 2 days ago and was looking into what kind of support it needs. Thank you!
Same lazy plant parent over here! I don’t want to be spending hours looking after them but reap the maximum benefits 🤣 glad I could help! Thanks for watching ☺️
Im glad you mentioned about the wire ties it came with my moss pole . I also have the softer one that i got last year of course mine is the brighter green ill use it for now .
I browsed multiple videos for A-Z care & maintenance of Monstera before I get one and finally my browsing has ended here !!! This video is more like a bible for Monstera care 🤩♥️ thanks for sharing your experience and tips on care and maintenance for the long run 🤩🥳
I have pretty much congregated my plants into 3 rooms. All but 6 plants are under, 2 grow lamps. I just purchased a philodendron milanochrysum 2 1/2” starter plant, another micans, Churchill gold pothos, philodendron Brazil, all starter plants. Can’t wait for them to mature!!
With spring around the corner and your grow lights - I’m certain they’re all gonna grow very well! How amazing that you’ve got a mini indoor jungle across 3 rooms, bet they are giving life to your living spaces 🍀🍀
You can use furniture anchor to anchor the trellis to your wall if it is near a wall, there are zip tires that you can unlock and open if you need to move it
Thankyou amber! I actually had my trellis hooked to my dining chair arm for awhile, but then I used a ribbon and a stake attached to the trellis as a makeshift solution 😂 thanks for the tips!
This is soooo helpful, thanks a bunch! Was really thinking about making spaghnum moss poles like what I’ve seen online but your take about time constraints make perfect sense. I don’t feel as pressured anymore and now I’m just after an option that suits my lifestyle. EXTENDABLE COIR POLES it is!
No worries Charles! Glad I could help - the upkeep for a moss pole is just too much for me and my busy (aka: lazy) lifestyle 😂 It still has great aesthetic if you’re not bothered to keep it moist though but they can be a little troublesome to extend. Thanks for commenting!
I’m in Florida and we have a lot of dry pine trees that we can cut down. I’ve used it for my monstera adansonii and it loves it. It won’t stop growing. I will use it for my new deliciosa
No worries at all! I’m glad it helped - can definitely be hard choosing, since there’s so much information out there 😂 all the best with it! You got this 💪
thank you! for once I feel comfortable in going with a different option than a moss pole. So much great information and the pictures for comparison are absolutely awesome! I am newer to the plant community and will this taught me so much. Again thank you for sharing so much of the info out there is the same this is just awesome.
no worries and thank you for watching my video! I’ve got my monsteras staked all differently - so it is a matter of personal preference and your lifestyle at the end of the day. I prefer simple plant care, so probably will move my others to a trellis eventually. Welcome to the plant community 😊🍀
Thankyou so much Yvonne, I really appreciate the feedback and support. It means a lot! Hopefully the video was helpful for you to make an informed decision 😊🍀
I just found your channel while I was looking for my bop care. And now I can't stop It seemed like I only need your channel for plants since you basically cover everything! Thank you!
It’s wintertime here James. Spring is just around the corner! I wish I could send photos. I opted out for the moss poles. I went for the wooden, 6’ poplar tree dowels.
I recently got a monstera and gave a lot of thought about how it was going to grow. I've put it in a 5 gallon airpot and attached a wooden trellis to the wall. I intend on training it up the trellis and avross the ceiling. I may regret this in the future LOL.
12:38 Thank you for your clear and helpful advice. My Monstera is 20+ years old. I'm now forced to move it from its spot. I guess I'll have to prune it.😢 I've been researching. I found you on UA-cam. I subscribed, and I give you thumbs up every time I watch one of your videos. Keep up the good work!
Thankyou so much Carol! It sounds like you’re doing an amazing job if your monstera has been around for 20+ years - now that is experience! Pruning is great for the plant anyway, as you would know. I really appreciate your time and effort to write to me - thanks for supporting and have a lovely weekend ahead ☺️
James, Do you have another video, showing how to get the cut monsteras, off the moss pole, for placing in other container pots? Thanks again James!! Sincerely, Debra
Hey Debra - thanks for reaching out! I’ve not yet made one about doing this specifically, but it’s a pretty simple procedure. Just ensuring that you are cutting at the right place between the nodes (and especially top cuttings work very well). There’s heaps of other resources out there, but lovely of you to check with me ☺️ thank you!
the foam/rubber coated twist ties are a great product. they have a steel wire running through the centre so i'm going to suggest that scissors are not the best tool for cutting them, it will blunt your scissors. wire cutters or pliers with a cutting section would be best. great video, i learned a lot. thanks
Hey Paul! I wholeheartedly agree with you (and obviously could see my struggle with the use of scissors here 😂). Thanks for the feedback - in addition, plant velcro could also be used as an alternative for the same usage. So glad it helped and thanks for watching! 😊🌱🙏
James, Thanks you! That does help. So, sounds like I better use moss poles, not coir, or the wooden dowels I purchased. . I’ve decided to get moss poles. I want my plants to their fullest potential!! By the way…..I have watched other videos too. Those peoples are using moss poles too. I love your videos, because you are so helpful to me. Also, I love seeing your brood!! They are Beautimous!!
No worries, Debra! The whole reason why I started this channel was to help - glad you went down the moss pole route, just have to continually maintain it by keeping it moist and your plants will have the best chance ☺️ happy planting! You’re doing amazing!!! ✨
Thanks you James! I was going to tell you, she’s almost 2 1/2 ft tall, and in a 9 1/2 in pot. She is full of stems, & leaves. Needing repotting soon probably.
@@chantal1348 no worries - glad I could help! In honesty, after time I got lazy to water it frequently and the mould resolved itself. If you space some time between watering, this shouldn’t be a problem!
One tip when it comes to keeping mosspole moist is you can do it with a bottle and a airline tube with a knot to control the drop rate. Slowly it will get all the moss moist and all you have to do is set it up and let it drip.
Thankyou Martin! I've heard of the water bottle method, but not the airline tube! I've seen some people use mouse/hamster tubes to control the drop rate too 😂 appreciate the share! 😊🌱
I made a wooden ladder and drilled it into the wall, it can take alot of weight, and I used that for my Monstera, its still relatively small but its an amazing support for it and once it grows big its gonna mask the wooden ladder anyways. So far anyone wanting to go cheap u can do it yourself too, one plus is that multiple Monsteras can be tied to it since it is a ladder designed to withstand a heavy human, and its secured by wall!
That is an amazing idea and thanks for sharing! I would've loved to see what that looks like! I'm currently at the point where my monstera is so large, the trellis no longer supports it and I'm having a tough time trying to find a sturdy one online 😂 What you've described sounds really good if it can withstand a heavy human! 🤭
@@simpleplanty Hey thanks for answering! Didnt think you would see this comment since the video has tons of comments and views! Yeah that was my main concern that if I just put something like a plank or trellis that cant stand alot of weight what use it has if i want my Monstera to grow big. U can literally buy 3 planks, put 2 together in lenght and cut up 3rd into smaller pieces and either nail(recommend) or superglue it so it looks like a ladder. A cool idea if youre less into DIY stuff is to also buy an old used wooden or metal ladder (wood is better for room aestethics tho) and just drill it with a nail into the wall or find another way to secure it. If u have a free concrete wall that u can do that to your Monstera is gonna be super thankful for it, since in nature they use a literal tree for support, and if u want a big monstera u need a tree-like sturdy support! My monstera is still small only around 40-50 cm but we in this for a long run :D
@@Omgiamsotriggered I always take my time to reply to each and everyone, the whole purpose of why I started this channel was to connect with plant people alike 😊 Thanks heaps for taking the time out to write such a detailed description, that was really helpful! I'm not too amazing at DIY, so even that second option you described with a ladder sounds great too! I wondered on your first solution described on how the aerial roots would be able to latch onto your plank that had been drilled onto the wall, unless you have a bit of space in between (hope that makes sense!) PS- I love how you're in it for the long run, your monstera is gonna be real happy and thankful to you for it!
@@simpleplanty Yes I think I forgot to mention that. You are right, I have drilled little pieces of wood that connect the ladder to the wall but thru them u can still place a big nail to fortify them so they dont move. There is about 7-8 cm space between wall and the ladder,and the little woods/planks are connecting the ladder, which I intentionally left so I would have space to tie multiple plants. If u go ahead and just straight up drill it so it looks glued there wont be any latching space. I built it to look like a ladder so it looks kinda nice and aesthetic for the room, but u could obviously just take a long wood piece(about 90-120 cm if u aim getting a big monstera and dont wanna redrill something bigger every few years), cut out 5-10 cm long little wood pieces to use as spacers between the plank and the wall and drill it super tight so it doesnt move or wobble. It wont look as nice but u shoudnt really care anyways since monstera will outgrow it and mask/hide it. Kinda hard to explain over words so I hope u got everything I wrote :D Its not a bad idea for a 20-30 minutes of work, and way cheaper than buying premade stuff that isnt as sturdy or fortified.
@@Omgiamsotriggered you are really such a handyman! Really appreciate the time and effort taken to describe all of this - a picture speaks a thousand words and could have been quicker if UA-cam had a photo upload function ing he comments 😂 but you're right, aesthetically once your monstera starts filling up and growing, it'll cover up all that empty space! But I am seriously so impressed by your DIY skills 🙏🙏🙏 You say 20-30 minutes, but surely it would take someone like me about a day or other 😂
Hello from Tassie - thank you SO MUCH for your video, heading to Bunnings this morning and looking forward to making my beautiful monstera much happier. Cheers.
No worries, Penny! Just note, the trellis I used will eventually outgrow your monstera - you'll have to purchase a new one later once it matures and gets heavier. So glad it helped! 😊🌱
I would recommend Trefolia, a company that sells spectacular moss poles. The pole is attached tp a round base that goes in the pot BEFORE adding your soil or plant, so there are no issues with stability unless the entire pot falls over. I got the 42 inch pole and a 16 inch extension. There is hole at the top to pour water into that keeps your moss damp and velcro bands to hold your plant on the pole. I am super happy with this. Downside, they are not cheap. I think I paid about $90 US for my setup, but that included shipping etc. They are a Canadian company. When I get more "monsters" I will get more poles from this company, they are well worth it.
I just googled this and wow! This is honestly such an amazing product - they really have thought this through 😂 that base looks real sturdy too. Thanks so much for this Intel - I would really love to try them, as well! As I did some googling, I also saw some really cool 'moss pole toppers' in cool shapes (also, did not know those existed!). Thanks for sharing 😊🌱
No worries - I’m super stoked that it helped. They are definitely so strong that they can literally break your dry wall when put too close 😂 all the best with it ☺️
James, I really don’t do a whole lot of care taking! They are my kids now! Especially since my 15 yr ol dog has crossed that rainbow 🌈 bridge😭😢! I water at least once a week. Sometimes more, depending which child needs it! 😂 Sometimes I have to switch places with each other. My royal Queen about went out the window!! I wasn’t watching her close enough! She’s in recovery! Doing much better already! She’s only about 5 inches tall! All starters that I always purchase.
Awww I’m so sad to hear about your dog 🥹 I have the little one at home who sleeps with me every night, so I completely empathise. Once a week doesn’t sound too bad, as it just seems routine to set aside / allocate a time period to just do them all in one go!
My monstera is starting to flop over because it is getting so big. It was a gift just a year ago, and I’m amazed at its growth! I appreciate your opinions on the different ways to stake it. I’m heading to the store in the morning to see what I can find.
This video is super helpful! I am only just now starting to consider dabbling in monsteras and I was thinking I needed a moss pole, but now I think I’ll go for the trellis. I don’t want the plant to get too huge! Thank you for the info.
No worries! A trellis definitely is a good choice to make your life a little easier - but they all have their pros and cons at the end of the day. Glad I could help and welcome to the world of monsteras!
Great video! THANK you!! Love ur vids, and now I have 3 tips to share - when u make ur moss pole, use PVC pipe. I use 5/8", because it's sturdier and allows a wooden stake to be inserted in the end, for easier planting, but also to allow for extensions. I currently have 3 pieces attached, and will keep going until it starts to lean. I just inserted the pole into the pipe, with some gorilla glue on the end going in. Added a tad more glue to the "seal", and let sit for 2 days. It's definitely stuck! I've seen a few sold that also allow stacking, though I do not know how well they work. Next, I'd recommend to invest in a cheap battery or rechargeable indoor sprinkler/drip irrigation controller. Mine was $25 from Amazon, and came with 30' tubing, and multiple ends. I have a 2.5 gallon old water jug, that I keep filled with reverse osmosis water, and the other ends either in my plants, OR jabbed in my moss poles! I put an end as far up on the pole as possible, and that keeps my poles and plants moist without much effort. I will say, if you have different"levels" of plants, like on a shelf unit, to get one for each level. Otherwise, the bottom plants get more water, due to the other levels of lines emptying after the cycle has ended. Those lines can hold quite a bit! Took me awhile to find the best amount and frequency, but my Monsters get 2oz every 16 hours during the summer. (They are so outside on the covered porch, in Oklahoma lol, it's been 115 here for like 6 weeks now- definitely don't start high!) Lastly- I spray my poles weekly with hydrogen peroxide. It has kept the algae at bay for going on 2 years, though my environment is definitely more dry overall. In the beginning, I did have some bursts of growth, but I covered the green and surrounding areas with some silica sand, then I used a thick black lawn trash bag, doubled over as much as I could, and taped it around the poles. I cut slits in it, to allow the leaves to stick out, and made sure to tightly cover around them. I left that on for a week, and did not water the moss during that time. It took me a couple times of that, before I discovered weekly peroxide, and have had great luck with that since then. I am not a pro, and as always- YMMV, but these are just somethings that I learned along the way... Seems only fair, since I've learned so much from you as well! Hope this helps you or anyone really! Stay green y'all! ☘️🌿🌵🪴🌦️
Hi Casey - thank you so so so much for writing your detailed tips to share! 1. The PVC pipe and wooden stake sounds like a great tip - especially on the sturdiness front! Sounds like it would make a really strong support! 2. $25 from Amazon - what a great buy! I’m trying to imagine your setup and my imagination is running wild - it’d definitely look like quite a big science experiment, but this idea is fantastic! It’s also sounding extremely hot in your part of the world and your plants probably dry up so quickly! We’re currently in Winter at the moment, so I’ve been graced with not having to water as frequently. 3. Someone had mentioned the hydrogen peroxide to me coincidentally, a couple weeks ago! Great tip, because it definitely gives it an oxygen boost and keeps algae at bay! Another random tip someone had recently just told me on keeping their moss poles wet - use a water bottle and tip it upside down from the top. Looks like it works a treat. Again, thanks so much for taking the time out to write such a comprehensive reply! Really appreciate it and hope it helps someone else lurking around here too!
@@katherinenightingale2205 I'd imagine she means hydrogen peroxide 3% and dilute it with water (I usually do 1 part to 3 parts water) - but she can clarify too!
Thanks so much for watching - hope it was helpful! I definitely think that staking medium is a matter of preference, so if you wanted to use a wood plank instead, by all means do so ☺️ the only issue it may be a little hard to find somewhere for the roots to latch onto, but if the plank you have has any way where you can affix the stems onto it to start, that would greatly help. Hope that makes sense!
Forgot! I also ordered a Philodendron Gigas? Plus, 3 more sansevierias. Whale fin….for one. They are so Beautimous! I’ve wanted one for a long time! I probably have over 60 house plants James! Really wish I could send you some photos! Too bad I can’t get you my email somehow!? TTYL 👋🏽
Omg 60 plants! Those are basically your children now 😂 do you find that you spend a considerable amount of time caretaking? I am curious - the maximum I’ve had at a single time were about 25 and that was a lot for me 😂😂
Super late here, but a quick tip : letting the moss intentionally dry out for an extra 1-3 days is a great way to manage mold. Plop a water bottle (or similar size bottle) upside down at the top of the pole after that dry phase and it'll drink the water right up. It's the laziest way to maintain moss poles.
I tend to make my own which means I only have really tried the round moss poles. Just means that the roots are escaping the other end at most times - which I can imagine the D moss shape pole would be quite useful for! I can see pros and cons for both ☺️
@@simpleplanty 😊🌱🌿excellent informative video! have you discovered a solution to help eliminate the mold when using a moss pole? in case you may still have that challenge, perhaps try leaving a bit of a gap between the moss and top of soil line, and fill that space using aroid mix or another breathable less dense medium. since the base area of the moss pole touches the soil, should it remain as breathable as possible? have you tried this method? I’ve seen a few folks here on the tube who also make their moss poles and have used that method without mention of mold/bacteria issues. I’m also torn between the semi-enclosed D-shaped pole vs round. I’m thinking the D-shaped pole may help contain the roots as well as keep the moss from drying out too quickly. just recently added this plant to the mix and excited plant care. thanks again for the helpful info. cheers and sanitized plant shears! 😊🌱🌿
@@mizcreativelyme thanks for the words of wisdom! I’ve actually not had too many mould problems since, but this is because I’ve been not as diligent in watering my pole 😅 otherwise your method sounds great! I would see pros and cons for both types of moss poles - but as I make my own, I tend to just have the round ones which have done me well. If you plan to prop and chop, they’re probably a better alternative, but you’re right in saying that if you have the D shape ones, they would be better to keep the roots intact and growing in the moss. Hope that helps ☺️🍀
I was gifted a mini monstera and bought a moss pole before I came across this video. I hope it works well for a mini. Thank you for the informative video! 🙏🏼
This video is excellent in what it covers. However you did not cover the aerial roots. Mine are all outside and are 1-2 feet long. Should they be inside?
Thanks for your feedback - really means a lot! Aerial roots tend to get pretty unruly and messy - all I do is tuck them back into the base of the pot to make it appear a little more organised ☺️ hope that helps!
We haven’t spoken in a long time but I was looking up videos of how to stake my monstera and came across this vid. Such a small world. Hope you’re doing well James.
Long time no see and great to hear from you Raymond!!! I’ve not actually uploaded content in so long - but hopefully this video helps 😂 definitely stake your plant, there are so many benefits! Hope it helps ☺️
No worries, happy to help! Which trellis did you end up getting? Just letting you know, after about a year my monstera outgrew it's trellis and got super heavy, so I'm on the hunt for a new one 😊
@@simpleplanty I just ordered 4 little trellises that can be added onto. Going to angle them to hold weight, we will see how long that lasts. Hope you find the perfect trellis and show us what you got. Oh, yes, these gorgeous plants take up some space!!
@@cottagebliss that sounds great that your trellis' can be extended! I'm sure it'll last you for some time! Can't wait for yours to flourish - they're so rewarding to watch grow 😊💚🌱
Do you think a tomato cage would work to support a medium -sized plant? And for a large plant, a trellis affixed to the wall? Thanks for the great video!
Hi Jill - I think a tomato cage would make a good temporary solution for a medium sized plant, but then eventually when it gets larger it may not be strong enough to support it. A strong sturdy trellis would probably be best if you are looking for long term solutions for both - no worries and thanks for watching ☺️
We’re just hitting autumn / fall! 🍂🍁 I asked because I was intrigued to know whether it was growing season yet for you (spring/summer) and whether you’d be seeing a lot of growth in the coming months! Yay for moss poles!!! I’m overdue to make a couple more for my plants ☺️ but I have seen that you can just now just buy them easily online
Thanks for the very informative video. I'm opting for a trellis after watching. Question, why not just prune the monstera when it gets too large for the trellis? Question, why worry about keeping the moss pole moist at all times? Is it just monstera that needs a moist pole? I've seen neighbors throw out pathos clippings and they attach to the home's exterior wall, fence, trees and cause damage when pulled off due to how deeply the aerial roots penetrated. I've seen many videos of plants attached to drywall. Thanks so much. I'm so confused and I don't want to harm my plants or my home.
Hi Willow! Thanks for your feedback! You absolutely can prune the monstera if it gets too large for the trellis - totally down to preference and also what I've recently been doing (and gifting the cuttings to friends - double win!). Keeping the moss pole moist encourages more root growth (however, nowadays due to sheer laziness, I've not watered my poles as often 🤣). Reason why I use an external product as opposed to letting it affix to an item in my home is to prevent that damage - I do see people clip vining pothos to their walls and yes, it could cause damage if left to run wild. Hope that helps ☺️🌱
@@simpleplanty Thank you! That really clears it up. So, as long as the aerial root attaches to a dryer moss pole, I'm happy with that. I'm trying to proactively fend off bacteria/mold/fungus gnats from occurring. I don't know if moss poles are naturally antibacterial and mold resistant. That would be amazing! Ha! Thanks. I love your videos!
@@RobinandWillow no worries, happy to help! Two ways to combat the mould - 1) less frequent moss pole waterings 2) adding a very small solution of hydrogen peroxide in your watering mixture. I usually only water my pole when I water my plants (so my moss pole is regularly on the dry side). Glad it helped!
I'm new to your channel and I know this is an older video but I had to say that I absolutely love how you share information. Really easy to follow, straight-forward, and informative! :) I definitely agree that I've found moss poles to be the best option and would love to know if your feelings have changed at all over the past year! Maybe an updated moss pole video?
Hi Bridget, nice to e-meet you! I really appreciate the time you took out to write this feedback (it really means a lot to me!) Comments like these make my day (and being able to connect with plant people around the world is just another reason why I started this channel). You're absolutely right, I do have a few more opinions after this video, which have changed - I still think moss poles are still the 'best' option, and maybe even moreso nowadays that my monstera has really outgrown the trellis that I had in this one. I'm in the midst of planning some new videos on my trellis, so hopefully I can get to uploading it soon. Thanks again for your message 😊💚🌱
Thank you, off to bunnings tomorrow to get the soft ties. I'm having trouble getting my moss pole to stay in the pot, I think it might be a bit shallow, I might need to put them in deeper pots.
No worries! You can also purchase plant velcro ties too which do the job! I normally plant the pole all the way to the bottom of the base of the pot, in order to keep it sturdy. 😊🌱
James, I seen where one person had this pump water bottle, that he was wetting his moss poles down with? Is this how you water your moss poles? Do you even water the pot at all? Or, just soak the moss pole?
Hi Debra - you could do either ☺️ I generally just hose / water the general area when I’m watering my plants, but you definitely could employ the water bottle technique 💦
James, I almost forgot?! Do you have to keep the coir poles moist? If so…..I have a philodendron on one of those poles? I’ve never only poured water over the pole, once or twice.? They are a bit different than the moss pole..aren’t they? Thanks you again! Debra
You definitely could try, but I’m not sure if they’re strong enough tie the stems up unfortunately! They’re pretty powerful plants 😂 but you certainly could try and find out!
Thanks so much for your video! It’s been super helpful to keep my monstera looking tidy. Do you have any solutions/tips on how to secure the trellis or pole when the monstera is too heavy? Like you’ve shown at 6:54 I’m struggling to keep the pot upright, it keeps tipping forward. Thanks so much!
Hi Heather! No worries, glad I could help! You’re absolutely right, I’ve personally gotten to the point where my trellis is not strong enough itself to withstand its weight 🙈 what I have done temporarily is some make shift solutions and bought a couple of sturdy and tall poles and tied them to the original trellis. However be warned it looks like a really ugly solution 😂 I’m looking to replace it altogether with a large wooden and sturdy one / lattice eventually - but those options are just a little more expensive, so I need to bite the bullet! Hope that helps you in your decision!
Thanks for this video. My monstera is out of control because I didn’t care for the look of the moss pole. I’m going to try the trellis since it doesn’t complete with the plant visually.
Weird question. Can I train my monstera to go up my banister? I have a wooden banister with horizontal bars no vertical ones. My downstairs hall is bright and I have 'bubbly' glass panel next to my door so it's very light but because of the house across the street it's not direct light. I also don't use my front door so there will be no drafts or breezers
Not a weird question at all! If there's a way you could affix it to your wooden bannister you can generally train it in the direction you want (however, it may be a little difficult because they will tend to grow out and move towards the light and how it wants). I'm not able to really picture your description that well, but definitely worth a try 😊🌱
@@Tiger89Lilly soft ties are better as I find jute string digs into the flesh. I usually don't tie my aerial roots and tuck them back into the pot if possible 😊🌱
Really useful video, thank you. I saw a young lady recently making a moss pole and it's probably the best one I've seen. She used a piece of plastic water pipe (I guess about 3/4 inch diameter or so), sealed it at one end, and inserted a long wick down it right to the bottom leaving the end hanging free. You need to make sure it doesn't pull out, so she clipped the wick in place at the top edge to hold it temporarily, then ran it down the outside to a point somewhere around where the soil would come in the pot. She fixed that in place (I think she used hot glue), then wound the length of wick round and round the outside of the tube until she got back to the top. Then she fixed it permanently to the pipe. She said you could drill small holes along the length of the pipe but she didn't do that (I guess it might drain too quickly?) The she spread out a load of long strand sphagnum, laid the pipe on top, rolled the whole thing up making sure the moss was firm, and tied the sphagnum in place with twine, added it to the pot and tied the monstera to it. Filling it is easiest by inserting a funnel into the top end. It needs to be topped up quite a bit to begin with because the water is wicked out to moisten the moss but once it's nice and damp it's just a case of topping up the tube. My cutting definitely needs some support so I'm going to give this a try, but getting hold of long strand sphagnum is holding me back at the moment - everything I've been able to find lately is short and that makes it really difficult to use (I use it for my orchids and can't wrap the roots properly with it so the thought of trying it for a moss pole is really putting me off). I got some long, thick, wicks in with something I bought recently but didn't need them for that, so I think they'll be ideal, and hopefully long enough even if I have to join them.
Thanks so much for sharing this detailed story, Debbie! I've also seen a few DIY ones around with plastic water pipe (including the drilled holes). I figured the hole drilling would really help with distributing the water around the length of the moss pole (it looked like a great idea!). Sounds like a lot of places around the world are scarce with these materials - it took me months to secure sphagnum moss here, because as soon as it would restock, everyone would be buying it! Hope your orchids are going well, they are a beautiful specimen 😊🌱
I have the woody remains from a dead Cholla cactus that I use as stakes. I collected several long pieces when I was traveling in New Mexico and they make nice stakes for trailing plants. Not sure if these grow where you are.
Oh wow - I mean definitely not readily available for us here in Australia, but that sounds like a great way to aesthetically stake your plant. Thankyou for sharing! Wish I could see a photo 😊🌱
@@YoSpiff they definitely need to add that feature! But otherwise, such a great suggestion! I have also been trying to find a new stake for my monstera - it has outgrown its trellis!
Just as long as they’re strong and sturdy, you’ll be fine! I find that leaving my moss poles to dry out in between watering actually prevents the mould ☺️
Hey Sophie - I’ve not actually used a flexible coir pole myself, but can imagine they would be just as good to use as a regular coir pole, if not, more convenient in case you need to mould the shape! If you are thinking of staking - get it! ☺️ Is there a reason why you are asking specifically for a flexible one? Is it a different type of plant that you’re looking to stake?
Question! I have a vining plant that has completely gripped onto the stake I have for it, but there is no visible way to add onto the stake. How would you say to extend it? My plant has outgrown it and I’m lost🥴
Hi Genevieve - what sort of stake have you used for this plant? It really depends on whether you care about the aesthetics of it; a couple makeshift solutions I've done is tape some extensions to make it taller (but definitely doesn't look as tidy and nice in my home). I'm planning to just get a bigger one and then eventually repot the whole plant and re-stake it all! Hope that helps 😊
@@Genevieve.D no worries, that's not too thick actually - probably could do something temporary for now and then redo it later. I would just go to your local hardware store and find something cheap if you're not due for a repot yet 😊
Really nice video! Did you see how "Sydney Plant Guy" waters his mosspoles? He just flips a bottle of water upside down, looks super easy and not like effort at all. What do you think?
I’ve generally left it to dry out a bit and have never seen mould again! Interesting point on springtails - I realised my soil also is riddled with them and wondered if they did damage (but apparently good and not! Still a little skeptic though!)
@@redlexi45 hello! I feel like putting a monstera plant in a circular cage will be a little restrictive for the leaves to grow out - unless it’s positioned ‘behind’, that would be better. But am really referring to specifically a monstera here, some other plant types could potentially do well in them. Hope that makes sense! ☺️🍀
James, Was it one of your videos I was watching? Did you cut one of your Monsteras, into several pieces, going clear up the moss pole? Yet, leaving it in the same pot? If it was your video? What’s the purpose? Thanks James I believe I will try moss poles, but, …..ordering from Amazon, much better price. Have you ever used a plastic moss pole? They do have some of those too? Thanks you James! Debra
Hi Debra - I’ve definitely chopped the stems up for the purposes of propogating (making new plants)! Just takes some time and effort, and then I basically have more / for free! If you want a cheap option, I’ve seen some selling on Temu where you just need to add moss in it. Honestly, any stake is fine - there are just some that are more suited to your situation than others. Hope that helps ☺️
Thanks for the tips, really appreciate it! I personally don't think I'm at the point where I can be releasing these in my indoor plants 🤣 but I'm sure they will work well! Appreciate it 😊🌱
@@simpleplanty ahaha completely understandable, I use them anywhere I have soil, and I have loads of bio active vivs and terrariums, all they do is eat mould and keep the soil clean :)
Hi Saba - thanks for watching! I personally don't think you need one for an elephant ear alocasia, but you could trellis / stake anything if you really wanted 😂 hope that helps
I really need a stake/pole for my Monstera but im afraid it wont work since the leaves are drooping and growing outwards.Also super bent.. if I put a pole will it grow up eventually? Ive had the plant for about 2 years
Hi Skye! It's never 'too late' to stake - if you are able to delicately manoeuvre without damage, then you should be okay! I am in the midst of needing to replace mine as it's also outgrown and droopy 😅 but should be fine once I find a sturdy trellis!
This is 100% my situation! I neglected to stake mine, and now his little arms have bent outwards and are to thick/tough to move without damaging them. 🥺
I'm having such a hard time! My leaves are turning brown, looking like they are all dried up. I have them right next to my window. Amy chance it's too much light? I was thinking of moving them across the room from the window and adding a grow light. Can you help?
Hey Amy! Sounds like you have enough light in your place - I'm not a huge fan of grow lights, as I don't think you really need them for a Monstera. How often are you watering it? You could try moving it a bit further from your window and ensuring that you're watering appropriately. How often are you watering it and are you discarding the excess water from the bottom of the pot?
Hi Jasmine! Thanks for watching - I normally wait until the roots are a little more mature to move them into the soil (as fresh aerial roots tend to be more fragile), then when it's safe to do so, I'll just tuck them into the pot and let it continually grow there. Hope that helps!
Hi Maite - nice to e-meet you! Of course you could use a stick but it all depends on its sturdiness and thickness. You’ll likely need to replace it over time, so best to start off with one that you don’t need replacing, as it’s quite a tedious process to swap out! Hope that helps.
@@nicolemcfadden4646 hi Nicole! I just let it dry out and got rid of it pretty quickly - over time if you get lazy like me to wet the pole, it’ll disappear naturally 😂 hope that helps!
i LOVE the monstera & have purchased some 20" moss poles. My place is very small, Is there a way i can keep the plant stunted or kept at a height of 20". i really dont want to "pot up" Can I clip them back?
Hi Dolly - totally understand the struggles of a small place - I also live in a small apartment. I'll normally just cut my monstera back and give the cuttings away to friends if I want to maintain, so you definitely could do that 😊🌱👍
this is the best video on the subject, this need to have more view.
Thankyou so so SO much for this feedback! I'm super happy and glad it helped 😊🌱 Much appreciated!!!
I wish he could of demonstrated it
Very helpful and to the point.
@@simpleplanty you single ?
The letter "S" is missing from your comment in 2 separate locations. But where? That, my friend, is the vagillion dollar question.
Plant folks are always nice folks.
Couldn’t agree more - plant people and friends are the nicest in the world ☺️ Thank you for watching 💚
It's very satisfying to see a new leaf roll out. Uncurling and displaying its fresh green color.
Totally agree with you on this one Victoria! Nothing more satisfying then seeing a new leaf 🤣
I just love this video! I'm rather addicted to the monstera genus and eventually want my own indoor jungle full of these stunning plants. And no, you're definitely NOT crazy for taking zillions of photos of emerging new leaves...I do it too! Every time I see a new leaf developing on any of my many houyseplants it makes me squeak with excitement and constantly keep checking umpteen times each day to look for progress. Plants are just fantastic!
Hi Gillian! Thanks so much for watching and happy to hear that I'm not crazy 😂 I especially love taking progress pics too - it's always nice to see them evolve and grow bigger over time 🤩
so glad to know I am not the only crazy one. I get so excited with new leaves is comical.
I have a jurassic park jungle in my home lol huge monstera as well 😅
So True!
i know this video is like 3 years old lol, but i appreciate the kind way that you convey information! so many videos now are condescending or hurtful to people getting into plants for the first time. this was genuine and informative and i have lot better idea of how to stake my new monstera!
@@dandyindyandy I really appreciate the feedback and I’m so glad that it helped!! That’s such a shame to hear about hurtful or condescending comments - I’ve seen first hand around some of the plant pages and it’s really discouraging 😣 but there are plenty of people in the plant community who are supportive and happy to help! Thanks so much for reaching out, hearing that it helped in someone out there really makes my day. All the best with staking / just make sure you find a sturdy one ☺️🍀
To keep the moss pole moist you can get a plastic cup and poke a hole at the bottom of it. Place it ontop of the pole and water the cup whenever it’s empty .
This is the first I’ve heard of this method and sounds like a genius idea! Thanks for sharing, I’ll definitely give it a try! ☺️
K, I am so grateful I saw this. Lazy plant parent here and I got my first one 2 days ago and was looking into what kind of support it needs. Thank you!
Same lazy plant parent over here! I don’t want to be spending hours looking after them but reap the maximum benefits 🤣 glad I could help! Thanks for watching ☺️
Im glad you mentioned about the wire ties it came with my moss pole . I also have the softer one that i got last year of course mine is the brighter green ill use it for now .
No worries, super glad I could help! I was surprised they came with wire ties as well ☺️ happy planting!
Have an amazing week everyone and stay safe! As always, would love to hear from you! 😊
I browsed multiple videos for A-Z care & maintenance of Monstera before I get one and finally my browsing has ended here !!! This video is more like a bible for Monstera care 🤩♥️ thanks for sharing your experience and tips on care and maintenance for the long run 🤩🥳
Hi Pooja! This comment makes me so happy to hear! Thanks so much and hope that it helped you out 😊🌱
I have pretty much congregated my plants into 3 rooms. All but 6 plants are under, 2 grow lamps. I just purchased a philodendron milanochrysum 2 1/2” starter plant, another micans, Churchill gold pothos, philodendron Brazil, all starter plants. Can’t wait for them to mature!!
With spring around the corner and your grow lights - I’m certain they’re all gonna grow very well! How amazing that you’ve got a mini indoor jungle across 3 rooms, bet they are giving life to your living spaces 🍀🍀
You can use furniture anchor to anchor the trellis to your wall if it is near a wall, there are zip tires that you can unlock and open if you need to move it
Thankyou amber! I actually had my trellis hooked to my dining chair arm for awhile, but then I used a ribbon and a stake attached to the trellis as a makeshift solution 😂 thanks for the tips!
This is soooo helpful, thanks a bunch! Was really thinking about making spaghnum moss poles like what I’ve seen online but your take about time constraints make perfect sense. I don’t feel as pressured anymore and now I’m just after an option that suits my lifestyle. EXTENDABLE COIR POLES it is!
No worries Charles! Glad I could help - the upkeep for a moss pole is just too much for me and my busy (aka: lazy) lifestyle 😂 It still has great aesthetic if you’re not bothered to keep it moist though but they can be a little troublesome to extend. Thanks for commenting!
I’m in Florida and we have a lot of dry pine trees that we can cut down. I’ve used it for my monstera adansonii and it loves it. It won’t stop growing. I will use it for my new deliciosa
Oh that sounds amazing - probably looks really aesthetic too 🤩 thanks for sharing! 😊🌱
I just really found this video helpful because I have purchased my first monstera. Thanks so much for the helpful tips. Your plants are gorgeous!
No worries at all! I’m glad it helped - can definitely be hard choosing, since there’s so much information out there 😂 all the best with it! You got this 💪
thank you! for once I feel comfortable in going with a different option than a moss pole. So much great information and the pictures for comparison are absolutely awesome! I am newer to the plant community and will this taught me so much. Again thank you for sharing so much of the info out there is the same this is just awesome.
no worries and thank you for watching my video! I’ve got my monsteras staked all differently - so it is a matter of personal preference and your lifestyle at the end of the day. I prefer simple plant care, so probably will move my others to a trellis eventually. Welcome to the plant community 😊🍀
I love listening to your voice, in is so calming as well as knowledgeable, thanks for sharing, best wishes from Australia
Thankyou so much Yvonne, I really appreciate the feedback and support. It means a lot! Hopefully the video was helpful for you to make an informed decision 😊🍀
I just found your channel while I was looking for my bop care. And now I can't stop It seemed like I only need your channel for plants since you basically cover everything! Thank you!
Thankyou for watching! I'm hoping my channel helps you with your plant care and that the tips are useful ☺️ Really appreciate it! 🌱🌱🌱
It’s wintertime here James. Spring is just around the corner!
I wish I could send photos.
I opted out for the moss poles. I went for the wooden, 6’ poplar tree dowels.
❄️☃️ hopefully you’re keeping you & your plants warm! Can’t wait for spring to arrive for you ☺️ they’ll do well with the moss poles!
Yes Sir,
I was going to send you a photo. It looks very happy to me, where she is at!
That sounds good - give her a bit of patience and she will grow in no time ☺️
I recently got a monstera and gave a lot of thought about how it was going to grow. I've put it in a 5 gallon airpot and attached a wooden trellis to the wall. I intend on training it up the trellis and avross the ceiling. I may regret this in the future LOL.
It's gonna look so cool though, but careful on those walls - those aerial roots can be aggressive and cause some damage 🤣
Monsters like to be tight rooted in their pot. 5gal. Is pretty big! How huge is your plant? 👀🍀
12:38 Thank you for your clear and helpful advice. My Monstera is 20+ years old. I'm now forced to move it from its spot. I guess I'll have to prune it.😢
I've been researching. I found you on UA-cam. I subscribed, and I give you thumbs up every time I watch one of your videos.
Keep up the good work!
Thankyou so much Carol! It sounds like you’re doing an amazing job if your monstera has been around for 20+ years - now that is experience! Pruning is great for the plant anyway, as you would know. I really appreciate your time and effort to write to me - thanks for supporting and have a lovely weekend ahead ☺️
Thank you for your useful information. What to do when the Monserat's leaves turn yellow? Please advise. Thank you.
@@JGomes-ee6fw hello! Are they the bottom leaves turning yellow? Or are you referring to yellow patches or spots appearing on leaves?
James, Do you have another video, showing how to get the cut monsteras, off the moss pole, for placing in other container pots?
Thanks again James!!
Sincerely,
Debra
Hey Debra - thanks for reaching out! I’ve not yet made one about doing this specifically, but it’s a pretty simple procedure. Just ensuring that you are cutting at the right place between the nodes (and especially top cuttings work very well). There’s heaps of other resources out there, but lovely of you to check with me ☺️ thank you!
the foam/rubber coated twist ties are a great product. they have a steel wire running through the centre so i'm going to suggest that scissors are not the best tool for cutting them, it will blunt your scissors. wire cutters or pliers with a cutting section would be best. great video, i learned a lot. thanks
Hey Paul! I wholeheartedly agree with you (and obviously could see my struggle with the use of scissors here 😂). Thanks for the feedback - in addition, plant velcro could also be used as an alternative for the same usage. So glad it helped and thanks for watching! 😊🌱🙏
James,
Thanks you! That does help. So, sounds like I better use moss poles, not coir, or the wooden dowels I purchased.
. I’ve decided to get moss poles. I want my plants to their fullest potential!!
By the way…..I have watched other videos too. Those peoples are using moss poles too. I love your videos, because you are so helpful to me. Also, I love seeing your brood!! They are Beautimous!!
No worries, Debra! The whole reason why I started this channel was to help - glad you went down the moss pole route, just have to continually maintain it by keeping it moist and your plants will have the best chance ☺️ happy planting! You’re doing amazing!!! ✨
The Messy Monstera gods were watching over me tonight. Can't wait to hit up bunnings in the morning. Thanks for your very informative video 🌱
No worries - the trellis that I actually showed in my video has definitely outgrown it, if you can find a bigger and stronger one, that'd be ideal 😊🌱
I've just brought one of these plants.yes fast growing.great video.finally
So glad I could help, Toni! You're going to be rewarded in the next couple months, Monsteras are generally such fast growers! Enjoy ☺️🌱
Thanks you James! I was going to tell you, she’s almost 2 1/2 ft tall, and in a 9 1/2 in pot.
She is full of stems, & leaves. Needing repotting soon probably.
And you now have TWO!? I hope you have the luxury of space - mine can hardly fit into my apartment these days!
Well…..I’ll have to find the space! Lol 😂
I have one of my bedrooms, turned into a plant room!
@@debraslings9958 living the dream debra - one day I wish to have a plant / sun room too ☺️
This is great. Thanks for the tips. How did you get on top of the mould with the moss pole?
@@chantal1348 no worries - glad I could help! In honesty, after time I got lazy to water it frequently and the mould resolved itself. If you space some time between watering, this shouldn’t be a problem!
@ That makes sense. Reduce the moisture and the mould has nowhere to grow. Easy! I love easy solutions 😂
@@chantal1348 same - love me a simple solution 😂 you got it! Hope that helps! ☺️🍀
One tip when it comes to keeping mosspole moist is you can do it with a bottle and a airline tube with a knot to control the drop rate. Slowly it will get all the moss moist and all you have to do is set it up and let it drip.
Thankyou Martin! I've heard of the water bottle method, but not the airline tube! I've seen some people use mouse/hamster tubes to control the drop rate too 😂 appreciate the share! 😊🌱
I made a wooden ladder and drilled it into the wall, it can take alot of weight, and I used that for my Monstera, its still relatively small but its an amazing support for it and once it grows big its gonna mask the wooden ladder anyways. So far anyone wanting to go cheap u can do it yourself too, one plus is that multiple Monsteras can be tied to it since it is a ladder designed to withstand a heavy human, and its secured by wall!
That is an amazing idea and thanks for sharing! I would've loved to see what that looks like! I'm currently at the point where my monstera is so large, the trellis no longer supports it and I'm having a tough time trying to find a sturdy one online 😂 What you've described sounds really good if it can withstand a heavy human! 🤭
@@simpleplanty Hey thanks for answering! Didnt think you would see this comment since the video has tons of comments and views! Yeah that was my main concern that if I just put something like a plank or trellis that cant stand alot of weight what use it has if i want my Monstera to grow big. U can literally buy 3 planks, put 2 together in lenght and cut up 3rd into smaller pieces and either nail(recommend) or superglue it so it looks like a ladder. A cool idea if youre less into DIY stuff is to also buy an old used wooden or metal ladder (wood is better for room aestethics tho) and just drill it with a nail into the wall or find another way to secure it. If u have a free concrete wall that u can do that to your Monstera is gonna be super thankful for it, since in nature they use a literal tree for support, and if u want a big monstera u need a tree-like sturdy support! My monstera is still small only around 40-50 cm but we in this for a long run :D
@@Omgiamsotriggered I always take my time to reply to each and everyone, the whole purpose of why I started this channel was to connect with plant people alike 😊 Thanks heaps for taking the time out to write such a detailed description, that was really helpful! I'm not too amazing at DIY, so even that second option you described with a ladder sounds great too! I wondered on your first solution described on how the aerial roots would be able to latch onto your plank that had been drilled onto the wall, unless you have a bit of space in between (hope that makes sense!)
PS- I love how you're in it for the long run, your monstera is gonna be real happy and thankful to you for it!
@@simpleplanty Yes I think I forgot to mention that. You are right, I have drilled little pieces of wood that connect the ladder to the wall but thru them u can still place a big nail to fortify them so they dont move. There is about 7-8 cm space between wall and the ladder,and the little woods/planks are connecting the ladder, which I intentionally left so I would have space to tie multiple plants. If u go ahead and just straight up drill it so it looks glued there wont be any latching space. I built it to look like a ladder so it looks kinda nice and aesthetic for the room, but u could obviously just take a long wood piece(about 90-120 cm if u aim getting a big monstera and dont wanna redrill something bigger every few years), cut out 5-10 cm long little wood pieces to use as spacers between the plank and the wall and drill it super tight so it doesnt move or wobble. It wont look as nice but u shoudnt really care anyways since monstera will outgrow it and mask/hide it. Kinda hard to explain over words so I hope u got everything I wrote :D Its not a bad idea for a 20-30 minutes of work, and way cheaper than buying premade stuff that isnt as sturdy or fortified.
@@Omgiamsotriggered you are really such a handyman! Really appreciate the time and effort taken to describe all of this - a picture speaks a thousand words and could have been quicker if UA-cam had a photo upload function ing he comments 😂 but you're right, aesthetically once your monstera starts filling up and growing, it'll cover up all that empty space! But I am seriously so impressed by your DIY skills 🙏🙏🙏 You say 20-30 minutes, but surely it would take someone like me about a day or other 😂
Hello from Tassie - thank you SO MUCH for your video, heading to Bunnings this morning and looking forward to making my beautiful monstera much happier. Cheers.
No worries, Penny! Just note, the trellis I used will eventually outgrow your monstera - you'll have to purchase a new one later once it matures and gets heavier. So glad it helped! 😊🌱
I would recommend Trefolia, a company that sells spectacular moss poles. The pole is attached tp a round base that goes in the pot BEFORE adding your soil or plant, so there are no issues with stability unless the entire pot falls over. I got the 42 inch pole and a 16 inch extension. There is hole at the top to pour water into that keeps your moss damp and velcro bands to hold your plant on the pole. I am super happy with this. Downside, they are not cheap. I think I paid about $90 US for my setup, but that included shipping etc. They are a Canadian company. When I get more "monsters" I will get more poles from this company, they are well worth it.
I just googled this and wow! This is honestly such an amazing product - they really have thought this through 😂 that base looks real sturdy too. Thanks so much for this Intel - I would really love to try them, as well! As I did some googling, I also saw some really cool 'moss pole toppers' in cool shapes (also, did not know those existed!). Thanks for sharing 😊🌱
This was great, especially the depth of notes.
@@briarnoir thanks so much, I really appreciate the feedback ☺️🍀
Thank you!!
it’s great to have an Aussie give advice.
I can get everything you suggested in my local area.
No worries, Emma! So glad I could help - Bunnings is the best 😂😂😂
Found this just now, best help I get to solve my confusion. Thank you for this…
@@ManuniTlau no worries, glad that it helped ☺️🍀 all the best 💪
Really love how thorough and in depth your videos are!!
Thankyou so much Alexandra - these messages really make my day 😊🌱
Thanks for showing how you tie the leaves back, I would have been nervous about breaking the leaf off, but it seems they are strong plants❤
No worries - I’m super stoked that it helped. They are definitely so strong that they can literally break your dry wall when put too close 😂 all the best with it ☺️
James,
I really don’t do a whole lot of care taking! They are my kids now! Especially since my 15 yr ol dog has crossed that rainbow 🌈 bridge😭😢!
I water at least once a week. Sometimes more, depending which child needs it! 😂
Sometimes I have to switch places with each other. My royal Queen about went out the window!! I wasn’t watching her close enough! She’s in recovery! Doing much better already! She’s only about 5 inches tall! All starters that I always purchase.
Awww I’m so sad to hear about your dog 🥹 I have the little one at home who sleeps with me every night, so I completely empathise. Once a week doesn’t sound too bad, as it just seems routine to set aside / allocate a time period to just do them all in one go!
My monstera is starting to flop over because it is getting so big. It was a gift just a year ago, and I’m amazed at its growth! I appreciate your opinions on the different ways to stake it. I’m heading to the store in the morning to see what I can find.
Mine has actually outgrown my trellis and I need to find a bigger and sturdier one too! Hopefully you can find something good, Janet! 😊🌱
Thank you! As a new monstera parent, your content is very helpful, much appreciated, and your energy makes me happy ☺️
Comments like these make me happy! Thankyou so much Szonja, glad I could help! Hope you have an amazing week ahead 😊🌱
This video is super helpful! I am only just now starting to consider dabbling in monsteras and I was thinking I needed a moss pole, but now I think I’ll go for the trellis. I don’t want the plant to get too huge! Thank you for the info.
No worries! A trellis definitely is a good choice to make your life a little easier - but they all have their pros and cons at the end of the day. Glad I could help and welcome to the world of monsteras!
Great video! THANK you!! Love ur vids, and now I have 3 tips to share - when u make ur moss pole, use PVC pipe. I use 5/8", because it's sturdier and allows a wooden stake to be inserted in the end, for easier planting, but also to allow for extensions. I currently have 3 pieces attached, and will keep going until it starts to lean. I just inserted the pole into the pipe, with some gorilla glue on the end going in. Added a tad more glue to the "seal", and let sit for 2 days. It's definitely stuck! I've seen a few sold that also allow stacking, though I do not know how well they work. Next, I'd recommend to invest in a cheap battery or rechargeable indoor sprinkler/drip irrigation controller. Mine was $25 from Amazon, and came with 30' tubing, and multiple ends. I have a 2.5 gallon old water jug, that I keep filled with reverse osmosis water, and the other ends either in my plants, OR jabbed in my moss poles! I put an end as far up on the pole as possible, and that keeps my poles and plants moist without much effort. I will say, if you have different"levels" of plants, like on a shelf unit, to get one for each level. Otherwise, the bottom plants get more water, due to the other levels of lines emptying after the cycle has ended. Those lines can hold quite a bit! Took me awhile to find the best amount and frequency, but my Monsters get 2oz every 16 hours during the summer. (They are so outside on the covered porch, in Oklahoma lol, it's been 115 here for like 6 weeks now- definitely don't start high!) Lastly- I spray my poles weekly with hydrogen peroxide. It has kept the algae at bay for going on 2 years, though my environment is definitely more dry overall. In the beginning, I did have some bursts of growth, but I covered the green and surrounding areas with some silica sand, then I used a thick black lawn trash bag, doubled over as much as I could, and taped it around the poles. I cut slits in it, to allow the leaves to stick out, and made sure to tightly cover around them. I left that on for a week, and did not water the moss during that time. It took me a couple times of that, before I discovered weekly peroxide, and have had great luck with that since then. I am not a pro, and as always- YMMV, but these are just somethings that I learned along the way... Seems only fair, since I've learned so much from you as well! Hope this helps you or anyone really! Stay green y'all! ☘️🌿🌵🪴🌦️
Hi Casey - thank you so so so much for writing your detailed tips to share!
1. The PVC pipe and wooden stake sounds like a great tip - especially on the sturdiness front! Sounds like it would make a really strong support!
2. $25 from Amazon - what a great buy! I’m trying to imagine your setup and my imagination is running wild - it’d definitely look like quite a big science experiment, but this idea is fantastic! It’s also sounding extremely hot in your part of the world and your plants probably dry up so quickly! We’re currently in Winter at the moment, so I’ve been graced with not having to water as frequently.
3. Someone had mentioned the hydrogen peroxide to me coincidentally, a couple weeks ago! Great tip, because it definitely gives it an oxygen boost and keeps algae at bay!
Another random tip someone had recently just told me on keeping their moss poles wet - use a water bottle and tip it upside down from the top. Looks like it works a treat.
Again, thanks so much for taking the time out to write such a comprehensive reply! Really appreciate it and hope it helps someone else lurking around here too!
Hi Casey, do you mean undiluted hydrogen peroxide?
Thanks!
@@katherinenightingale2205 I'd imagine she means hydrogen peroxide 3% and dilute it with water (I usually do 1 part to 3 parts water) - but she can clarify too!
Love this video, it’s very informative. I was gifted a Thai Constellation , was wondering if I could use a wood plank instead of a moss pole?
Thanks so much for watching - hope it was helpful! I definitely think that staking medium is a matter of preference, so if you wanted to use a wood plank instead, by all means do so ☺️ the only issue it may be a little hard to find somewhere for the roots to latch onto, but if the plank you have has any way where you can affix the stems onto it to start, that would greatly help. Hope that makes sense!
@@simpleplanty thank you for the information.
@@zoilawoodson4571 no worries at all! All the best ☺️
I've been wracking my brain all week trying to figure out which option I want to go with. Problem solved! Thank you for this very clear break down :)
No worries, Colleen - which one did you go for in the end? Hope it helped 🤗🌱
@@simpleplanty I chose to go with the moss pole! It was my first time making my own and it came out better than I anticipated. Thank you again :)
@@Colleen261 no worries Colleen! You'll reap some great results 😉
Forgot! I also ordered a Philodendron Gigas? Plus, 3 more sansevierias. Whale fin….for one. They are so Beautimous! I’ve wanted one for a long time! I probably have over 60 house plants James! Really wish I could send you some photos! Too bad I can’t get you my email somehow!? TTYL 👋🏽
Omg 60 plants! Those are basically your children now 😂 do you find that you spend a considerable amount of time caretaking? I am curious - the maximum I’ve had at a single time were about 25 and that was a lot for me 😂😂
I agree with the other commenters. This video is GOLD! And I’ve watched a lot of pole videos 😉
Thankyou so much for watching! Really appreciated and hope it helped ☺️🌱
Super late here, but a quick tip : letting the moss intentionally dry out for an extra 1-3 days is a great way to manage mold. Plop a water bottle (or similar size bottle) upside down at the top of the pole after that dry phase and it'll drink the water right up. It's the laziest way to maintain moss poles.
No worries - I definitely let my moss pole dry out for a bit longer and no longer face any mould problems! Thanks for sharing the water bottle tip 😍
@@simpleplanty happy to help!
@@iCantLogOut thanks so much, always love hearing new tips from everyone 😊🌱
You can use jute/ burlap fabric tied around a stake to create a pole to hold moisture for a longer time.
Thanks for sharing the tip! I’ve never heard of burlap fabric to be used, but will keep an eye out. Thankyou ☺️
James
Which moss pole do you prefer? The D moss shape pole, or the round moss pole? Have you actually tried, or have, both styles?
I tend to make my own which means I only have really tried the round moss poles. Just means that the roots are escaping the other end at most times - which I can imagine the D moss shape pole would be quite useful for! I can see pros and cons for both ☺️
@@simpleplanty 😊🌱🌿excellent informative video! have you discovered a solution to help eliminate the mold when using a moss pole? in case you may still have that challenge, perhaps try leaving a bit of a gap between the moss and top of soil line, and fill that space using aroid mix or another breathable less dense medium. since the base area of the moss pole touches the soil, should it remain as breathable as possible? have you tried this method? I’ve seen a few folks here on the tube who also make their moss poles and have used that method without mention of mold/bacteria issues.
I’m also torn between the semi-enclosed D-shaped pole vs round. I’m thinking the D-shaped pole may help contain the roots as well as keep the moss from drying out too quickly. just recently added this plant to the mix and excited plant care. thanks again for the helpful info. cheers and sanitized plant shears! 😊🌱🌿
@@mizcreativelyme thanks for the words of wisdom! I’ve actually not had too many mould problems since, but this is because I’ve been not as diligent in watering my pole 😅 otherwise your method sounds great! I would see pros and cons for both types of moss poles - but as I make my own, I tend to just have the round ones which have done me well. If you plan to prop and chop, they’re probably a better alternative, but you’re right in saying that if you have the D shape ones, they would be better to keep the roots intact and growing in the moss. Hope that helps ☺️🍀
I was gifted a mini monstera and bought a moss pole before I came across this video. I hope it works well for a mini. Thank you for the informative video! 🙏🏼
Oh what an amazing friend you have! Should work well in concept with the mini so all good there - thankyou for watching 😊🌱
@@simpleplanty thank you for your response! I agree! I feel fortunate to receive such a wonderful gift. :)
@@5ebrambila no worries and I hope it flourishes in the coming months/years in your care ☺️🌱
This video is excellent in what it covers. However you did not cover the aerial roots. Mine are all outside and are 1-2 feet long. Should they be inside?
Thanks for your feedback - really means a lot! Aerial roots tend to get pretty unruly and messy - all I do is tuck them back into the base of the pot to make it appear a little more organised ☺️ hope that helps!
We haven’t spoken in a long time but I was looking up videos of how to stake my monstera and came across this vid. Such a small world. Hope you’re doing well James.
Long time no see and great to hear from you Raymond!!! I’ve not actually uploaded content in so long - but hopefully this video helps 😂 definitely stake your plant, there are so many benefits! Hope it helps ☺️
Thanks for the video, ordered the trellises and picked up a mister.
No worries, happy to help! Which trellis did you end up getting? Just letting you know, after about a year my monstera outgrew it's trellis and got super heavy, so I'm on the hunt for a new one 😊
@@simpleplanty I just ordered 4 little trellises that can be added onto. Going to angle them to hold weight, we will see how long that lasts. Hope you find the perfect trellis and show us what you got. Oh, yes, these gorgeous plants take up some space!!
@@cottagebliss that sounds great that your trellis' can be extended! I'm sure it'll last you for some time! Can't wait for yours to flourish - they're so rewarding to watch grow 😊💚🌱
Thanks for explaining alot of great things and from different angles and answering questions that tend to arise as we go !
No worries at all Corey, glad I could help! One of the reasons why I started this channel - for our love of plants 😊🌱💚
Do you think a tomato cage would work to support a medium -sized plant? And for a large plant, a trellis affixed to the wall? Thanks for the great video!
Hi Jill - I think a tomato cage would make a good temporary solution for a medium sized plant, but then eventually when it gets larger it may not be strong enough to support it. A strong sturdy trellis would probably be best if you are looking for long term solutions for both - no worries and thanks for watching ☺️
It is winter over here. What season is it over there?
I opted out for the moss poles James! I went with poplar wood 6’ dowels.
We’re just hitting autumn / fall! 🍂🍁 I asked because I was intrigued to know whether it was growing season yet for you (spring/summer) and whether you’d be seeing a lot of growth in the coming months! Yay for moss poles!!! I’m overdue to make a couple more for my plants ☺️ but I have seen that you can just now just buy them easily online
Thanks for the very informative video. I'm opting for a trellis after watching. Question, why not just prune the monstera when it gets too large for the trellis? Question, why worry about keeping the moss pole moist at all times? Is it just monstera that needs a moist pole? I've seen neighbors throw out pathos clippings and they attach to the home's exterior wall, fence, trees and cause damage when pulled off due to how deeply the aerial roots penetrated. I've seen many videos of plants attached to drywall. Thanks so much. I'm so confused and I don't want to harm my plants or my home.
Hi Willow! Thanks for your feedback! You absolutely can prune the monstera if it gets too large for the trellis - totally down to preference and also what I've recently been doing (and gifting the cuttings to friends - double win!). Keeping the moss pole moist encourages more root growth (however, nowadays due to sheer laziness, I've not watered my poles as often 🤣). Reason why I use an external product as opposed to letting it affix to an item in my home is to prevent that damage - I do see people clip vining pothos to their walls and yes, it could cause damage if left to run wild. Hope that helps ☺️🌱
@@simpleplanty Thank you! That really clears it up. So, as long as the aerial root attaches to a dryer moss pole, I'm happy with that. I'm trying to proactively fend off bacteria/mold/fungus gnats from occurring. I don't know if moss poles are naturally antibacterial and mold resistant. That would be amazing! Ha! Thanks. I love your videos!
@@RobinandWillow no worries, happy to help! Two ways to combat the mould - 1) less frequent moss pole waterings 2) adding a very small solution of hydrogen peroxide in your watering mixture. I usually only water my pole when I water my plants (so my moss pole is regularly on the dry side). Glad it helped!
I'm new to your channel and I know this is an older video but I had to say that I absolutely love how you share information. Really easy to follow, straight-forward, and informative! :) I definitely agree that I've found moss poles to be the best option and would love to know if your feelings have changed at all over the past year! Maybe an updated moss pole video?
Hi Bridget, nice to e-meet you! I really appreciate the time you took out to write this feedback (it really means a lot to me!) Comments like these make my day (and being able to connect with plant people around the world is just another reason why I started this channel). You're absolutely right, I do have a few more opinions after this video, which have changed - I still think moss poles are still the 'best' option, and maybe even moreso nowadays that my monstera has really outgrown the trellis that I had in this one. I'm in the midst of planning some new videos on my trellis, so hopefully I can get to uploading it soon. Thanks again for your message 😊💚🌱
Thank you so much!! My plant is in y bedroom and I just did not know how to handle it, but you gave great ideas!
No worries Wyndie! Glad it helped 😊🌱
This video answered sooo many questions. Amazing content. You’re killing it 👌🏽
Thankyou so much and really appreciative of the feedback! Hopefully it helped 😊🌱
This was SUPER helpful. Thank you so much!!!
@@Oliverisloved yay I’m glad!! Thanks for your support and watching - hope it helped! ☺️🍀
Hey James,
Quick question! Do you like the moss, or the coir poles better? They have some on SALE, 63” poles on Amazon.
Thanks you James! 🤗
Debra
I like the moss ones (assuming you can add sphagnum moss into them) when I particularly care about a certain plant and a coir totem if I’m lazy ☺️
Thank you, off to bunnings tomorrow to get the soft ties. I'm having trouble getting my moss pole to stay in the pot, I think it might be a bit shallow, I might need to put them in deeper pots.
No worries! You can also purchase plant velcro ties too which do the job! I normally plant the pole all the way to the bottom of the base of the pot, in order to keep it sturdy. 😊🌱
James,
I seen where one person had this pump water bottle, that he was wetting his moss poles down with? Is this how you water your moss poles? Do you even water the pot at all? Or, just soak the moss pole?
Hi Debra - you could do either ☺️ I generally just hose / water the general area when I’m watering my plants, but you definitely could employ the water bottle technique 💦
What a helpful video! Thank you! Gorgeous Montsera plants. What is in your cloche in the background 🤓
No worries, I'm so happy it helped you! I put a candle in it, just for aesthetics 🤣🌱
James,
I almost forgot?! Do you have to keep the coir poles moist? If so…..I have a philodendron on one of those poles? I’ve never only poured water over the pole, once or twice.? They are a bit different than the moss pole..aren’t they?
Thanks you again!
Debra
Hey Debra - the coir poles don’t need to be moist; won’t be much use to attempt to moisten them unfortunately 😅 hope that helps!
Any benefit to using the plants own aerial roots as soft ties, so to speak?
You definitely could try, but I’m not sure if they’re strong enough tie the stems up unfortunately! They’re pretty powerful plants 😂 but you certainly could try and find out!
Thanks so much for your video! It’s been super helpful to keep my monstera looking tidy. Do you have any solutions/tips on how to secure the trellis or pole when the monstera is too heavy? Like you’ve shown at 6:54
I’m struggling to keep the pot upright, it keeps tipping forward. Thanks so much!
Hi Heather! No worries, glad I could help! You’re absolutely right, I’ve personally gotten to the point where my trellis is not strong enough itself to withstand its weight 🙈 what I have done temporarily is some make shift solutions and bought a couple of sturdy and tall poles and tied them to the original trellis. However be warned it looks like a really ugly solution 😂 I’m looking to replace it altogether with a large wooden and sturdy one / lattice eventually - but those options are just a little more expensive, so I need to bite the bullet! Hope that helps you in your decision!
great video .. but really the green plant velcro is the best imo
Thanks for the feedback! I agree - super convenient!!
Thanks for this video. My monstera is out of control because I didn’t care for the look of the moss pole. I’m going to try the trellis since it doesn’t complete with the plant visually.
No worries, glad I could help! Just make sure you get a strong sturdy trellis - mine has started to outgrow even my trellis and they get pretty heavy!
Thanks. I found the example photos very helpful.
No worries, I'm glad it helped ☺️🌱
Weird question. Can I train my monstera to go up my banister? I have a wooden banister with horizontal bars no vertical ones. My downstairs hall is bright and I have 'bubbly' glass panel next to my door so it's very light but because of the house across the street it's not direct light. I also don't use my front door so there will be no drafts or breezers
Not a weird question at all! If there's a way you could affix it to your wooden bannister you can generally train it in the direction you want (however, it may be a little difficult because they will tend to grow out and move towards the light and how it wants). I'm not able to really picture your description that well, but definitely worth a try 😊🌱
@@simpleplanty could I use jute string or soft ties? Would I also tie the airial roots?
@@Tiger89Lilly soft ties are better as I find jute string digs into the flesh. I usually don't tie my aerial roots and tuck them back into the pot if possible 😊🌱
@@simpleplanty thank you so much for all your help I'm so excited to get my baby Clive started
@@Tiger89Lilly all the best for baby Clive! You got this 👏🙏🌱
Really useful video, thank you. I saw a young lady recently making a moss pole and it's probably the best one I've seen. She used a piece of plastic water pipe (I guess about 3/4 inch diameter or so), sealed it at one end, and inserted a long wick down it right to the bottom leaving the end hanging free. You need to make sure it doesn't pull out, so she clipped the wick in place at the top edge to hold it temporarily, then ran it down the outside to a point somewhere around where the soil would come in the pot. She fixed that in place (I think she used hot glue), then wound the length of wick round and round the outside of the tube until she got back to the top. Then she fixed it permanently to the pipe. She said you could drill small holes along the length of the pipe but she didn't do that (I guess it might drain too quickly?) The she spread out a load of long strand sphagnum, laid the pipe on top, rolled the whole thing up making sure the moss was firm, and tied the sphagnum in place with twine, added it to the pot and tied the monstera to it. Filling it is easiest by inserting a funnel into the top end. It needs to be topped up quite a bit to begin with because the water is wicked out to moisten the moss but once it's nice and damp it's just a case of topping up the tube. My cutting definitely needs some support so I'm going to give this a try, but getting hold of long strand sphagnum is holding me back at the moment - everything I've been able to find lately is short and that makes it really difficult to use (I use it for my orchids and can't wrap the roots properly with it so the thought of trying it for a moss pole is really putting me off). I got some long, thick, wicks in with something I bought recently but didn't need them for that, so I think they'll be ideal, and hopefully long enough even if I have to join them.
Thanks so much for sharing this detailed story, Debbie! I've also seen a few DIY ones around with plastic water pipe (including the drilled holes). I figured the hole drilling would really help with distributing the water around the length of the moss pole (it looked like a great idea!). Sounds like a lot of places around the world are scarce with these materials - it took me months to secure sphagnum moss here, because as soon as it would restock, everyone would be buying it! Hope your orchids are going well, they are a beautiful specimen 😊🌱
I have the woody remains from a dead Cholla cactus that I use as stakes. I collected several long pieces when I was traveling in New Mexico and they make nice stakes for trailing plants. Not sure if these grow where you are.
Oh wow - I mean definitely not readily available for us here in Australia, but that sounds like a great way to aesthetically stake your plant. Thankyou for sharing! Wish I could see a photo 😊🌱
@@simpleplanty Yes, too bad we can't put photos in UA-cam comments!
@@YoSpiff they definitely need to add that feature! But otherwise, such a great suggestion! I have also been trying to find a new stake for my monstera - it has outgrown its trellis!
I’m hoping these wooden stakes work well? 🤷🏽♀️
I’ve never used a moss pole. I’ve read reviews. They get moldy? I’m undecided!
Just as long as they’re strong and sturdy, you’ll be fine! I find that leaving my moss poles to dry out in between watering actually prevents the mould ☺️
What are your thoughts on flexible coir poles?
Hey Sophie - I’ve not actually used a flexible coir pole myself, but can imagine they would be just as good to use as a regular coir pole, if not, more convenient in case you need to mould the shape! If you are thinking of staking - get it! ☺️ Is there a reason why you are asking specifically for a flexible one? Is it a different type of plant that you’re looking to stake?
Question!
I have a vining plant that has completely gripped onto the stake I have for it, but there is no visible way to add onto the stake. How would you say to extend it? My plant has outgrown it and I’m lost🥴
Hi Genevieve - what sort of stake have you used for this plant? It really depends on whether you care about the aesthetics of it; a couple makeshift solutions I've done is tape some extensions to make it taller (but definitely doesn't look as tidy and nice in my home). I'm planning to just get a bigger one and then eventually repot the whole plant and re-stake it all! Hope that helps 😊
@@simpleplanty I’m pretty sure it’s just wood, 1inch thick and 3 or 4 inches wide.
Okay! Thank you! Yes this helps a lot!
@@Genevieve.D no worries, that's not too thick actually - probably could do something temporary for now and then redo it later. I would just go to your local hardware store and find something cheap if you're not due for a repot yet 😊
Really nice video! Did you see how "Sydney Plant Guy" waters his mosspoles? He just flips a bottle of water upside down, looks super easy and not like effort at all. What do you think?
Thanks Andrew! I have seen it and think it's an awesome way to do it 🙏 Thanks for watching and sharing 😊🌱
Thank you for making a clear, concise and informative video. Much appreciated!
No worries Bonnie! So glad I could help! Have a great weekend 😊🌱
I wonder if you can add springtails to the moss to keep the mold away. That’s what we do with our bioactive terrariums.
I’ve generally left it to dry out a bit and have never seen mould again! Interesting point on springtails - I realised my soil also is riddled with them and wondered if they did damage (but apparently good and not! Still a little skeptic though!)
Can one use a circular or cage type of support for balance all around?
@@redlexi45 hello! I feel like putting a monstera plant in a circular cage will be a little restrictive for the leaves to grow out - unless it’s positioned ‘behind’, that would be better. But am really referring to specifically a monstera here, some other plant types could potentially do well in them. Hope that makes sense! ☺️🍀
James,
Was it one of your videos I was watching? Did you cut one of your Monsteras, into several pieces, going clear up the moss pole?
Yet, leaving it in the same pot?
If it was your video? What’s the purpose?
Thanks James
I believe I will try moss poles, but, …..ordering from Amazon, much better price.
Have you ever used a plastic moss pole? They do have some of those too?
Thanks you James!
Debra
Hi Debra - I’ve definitely chopped the stems up for the purposes of propogating (making new plants)! Just takes some time and effort, and then I basically have more / for free! If you want a cheap option, I’ve seen some selling on Temu where you just need to add moss in it. Honestly, any stake is fine - there are just some that are more suited to your situation than others. Hope that helps ☺️
super useful comparisons, & pros/cons. love the styling tips and the comparison photos!
Thanks for the feedback Angelica! Really appreciate it and hope it helps 😊🌱
so good! I have two monsteras that need some staking and have been putting it off not sure which way to go! thanks heaps
No worries Abby, glad it helped 😊🌱 I'm in need to upgrading my trellis now, though! They grow so fast ☺️
With the mould situation for the most Pole, try keeping tropical springtails and isopods in the pot 💚
Thanks for the tips, really appreciate it! I personally don't think I'm at the point where I can be releasing these in my indoor plants 🤣 but I'm sure they will work well! Appreciate it 😊🌱
@@simpleplanty ahaha completely understandable, I use them anywhere I have soil, and I have loads of bio active vivs and terrariums, all they do is eat mould and keep the soil clean :)
@@Kira-kg4kl sounds like you have great natural system going on there 🤩 thanks for sharing! One day if I ever get adventurous...
Good detailed video. Thanks for sharing
Thankyou so much! Really appreciate the comment and support - hope it helped 😊🌱
If I had Monsteras like yours, I'd be taking photos all the time too! 😅 They are a work of art 😊
🙈 thankyou so much! My Thai Constellation really does leave me in awe all the time!
James,
Thanks you so much! I’m sorry I’m a bit slow! You about have to draw me a picture!! LOL
Unfortunate that we can’t post pics on here 😂 you’re not slow!
Amazing informative video!! Can you give me suggestions for supporting my elephant ear alocasia. Can I use a trellis?
Hi Saba - thanks for watching! I personally don't think you need one for an elephant ear alocasia, but you could trellis / stake anything if you really wanted 😂 hope that helps
I really need a stake/pole for my Monstera but im afraid it wont work since the leaves are drooping and growing outwards.Also super bent.. if I put a pole will it grow up eventually? Ive had the plant for about 2 years
Hi Skye! It's never 'too late' to stake - if you are able to delicately manoeuvre without damage, then you should be okay! I am in the midst of needing to replace mine as it's also outgrown and droopy 😅 but should be fine once I find a sturdy trellis!
This is 100% my situation! I neglected to stake mine, and now his little arms have bent outwards and are to thick/tough to move without damaging them. 🥺
Any updates on if you were able to successfully train yours to grow upwards? 😅
I'm having such a hard time! My leaves are turning brown, looking like they are all dried up. I have them right next to my window. Amy chance it's too much light? I was thinking of moving them across the room from the window and adding a grow light. Can you help?
Hey Amy! Sounds like you have enough light in your place - I'm not a huge fan of grow lights, as I don't think you really need them for a Monstera. How often are you watering it? You could try moving it a bit further from your window and ensuring that you're watering appropriately. How often are you watering it and are you discarding the excess water from the bottom of the pot?
Great video! What should I do with the roots? It seems to grow towards the wall instead of down to the soil… I’m using a bamboo stick as a pole
Hi Jasmine! Thanks for watching - I normally wait until the roots are a little more mature to move them into the soil (as fresh aerial roots tend to be more fragile), then when it's safe to do so, I'll just tuck them into the pot and let it continually grow there. Hope that helps!
Thanks you so much for answering me!!
No worries, happy to help!
Enjoyed your video very much, definitely helped with my decision making. Thank you 😊
Hi Sian - no worries, I’m glad I could help! 💚
hey i have a question, i am looking for a support pole for my monstera. Could I also use a wooden stick?
Hi Maite - nice to e-meet you! Of course you could use a stick but it all depends on its sturdiness and thickness. You’ll likely need to replace it over time, so best to start off with one that you don’t need replacing, as it’s quite a tedious process to swap out! Hope that helps.
I must say James, I fell in love with her so much, I bought another one! LOL
One day she’s gonna grow so big, you’ll run out of space 😂😂😂
How do you treat the mold when using the moss pole?
@@nicolemcfadden4646 hi Nicole! I just let it dry out and got rid of it pretty quickly - over time if you get lazy like me to wet the pole, it’ll disappear naturally 😂 hope that helps!
i LOVE the monstera & have purchased some 20" moss poles. My place is very small, Is there a way i can keep the plant stunted or kept at a height of 20". i really dont want to "pot up" Can I clip them back?
Hi Dolly - totally understand the struggles of a small place - I also live in a small apartment. I'll normally just cut my monstera back and give the cuttings away to friends if I want to maintain, so you definitely could do that 😊🌱👍
@@simpleplanty good plan
@@dollycaldwell4938 glad it helped 😊🌱