Moss Pole Monstera: Plant Support Basics
Moss Pole Monstera plants are becoming more common as houseplant owners look for ways to accommodate the natural growth habits of their favorite houseplants. Some plants, like Monstera, are natural climbers in their native habitats. These epiphytic vining plants are always looking for something to grow up!
Best Moss Poles For Monstera Plants
The best moss poles for Monstera plants are typically tall sturdy poles. The bendable moss pole pictured above is a great option. This pole is available in conventional live Sphagnum Moss or as a Coco Coir Pole.
Adding A Moss Pole To A Monstera
Moss poles can be added to any kind of Monstera plant. While some moss poles have a pointy base allowing for it to be poked down into the existing root ball, the best way to install a moss pole in a Monstera plant is during repotting.
Caring For Monstera Plants With Moss Poles
Moss Pole Monstera plants are typically easier to care for in the long run than sprawling Monstera, but this is only true if you do a little bit of regular upkeep.
How to Train a Monstera Deliciosa on a Moss Pole?
Using a soft plant tie, tie the thickest stem of your Monstera Deliciosa to the pole at several points along the stem. Trim the more horizontally growing stems to stimulate vertical growth. Over time, the aerial roots will stick to the moss pole, and the plant will grow vertically.
What is moss pole?
Moss poles are one thing, made of long-strand sphagnum moss wrapped around a bamboo cane or PVC pipe. However, there are also coco coir poles that look a lot better but do not offer the same functionality.
How to know if Monstera Deliciosa has aerial roots?
You will observe that your Monstera Deliciosa has thick stems with aerial roots appearing from the nodes. You need to fasten the thickest stem to the moss pole first. A mist or two every week will ensure that the aerial roots continue growing around the moss pole.
Why does Monstera Deliciosa lean towards one side?
A Monstera Deliciosa may lean a lot towards one side rather than going upwards. If you rotate the plant so that it looks to be leaning away from the source of light, you might be able to straighten things out. Because the plant reverses direction and comes towards the center.
Why do monstera delicciosa hang on to trees?
So, why do Monstera Deliciosa tend to hang on to trees and grow vertically? Because growing vertically with each new leaf on top of the other helps the plant absorb more light in the forest.
How to soak sphagnum moss?
Soak the sphagnum moss in water until thoroughly wet.
What to use for a plant with no light?
If you’re constantly striking into those beautiful leaves walking around the plant, and you don’t have a lot of living space to offer, you should use a moss pole. If your plant is not getting sufficient light hanging around the ground, use a moss pole.
