Moss Pole for monstera plant

LEARN HERE HOW TO MAKE A DIY MOSS POLE FOR YOUR MONSTERA.

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One of the beautiful plants is the Monstera plant. It’s not just that they have some unique badass-looking leaves that make your friends or family say, “Oh my gosh, what kind of plant is this?!” or “Where can I get one of these plants?”. 

But did you know that monstera plants are climbing plants? Yes, you’ve read it right. They are climbing plants and they have aerial roots to attach themselves to other trees in the rainforest and climb upward toward the light. 

So, If you’re thinking about bringing a monstera into your home or you already have one you might be wondering what kind of plant climbing structure you should use.

That’s a great question, and we’re here to help!

Some monstera owners opt for a trellis, a wall, or even an indoor tree, but most monstera owners go for a moss pole instead.

So, what is a moss pole? Moss poles are just what they sound like they are sturdy sticks or poles coated with moss. 

Moss pole is a great way to build and support plants that need a trellis to sprawl along or climb. These poles mimic the texture of moist, mossy bark and provide physical support for your plants to grow aerial roots and climb upward. Moss poles also offer a way to train widely growing plants into an upright narrow form to fit better in small spaces.

You can buy moss poles at garden stores but they are expensive and you may want to create your own. It’s easy and affordable to make your own moss pole, and in this article, I’m going to show you how.

Materials you’ll need

• A stake of your desired height and width (bamboo, PVC pipe, wooden dowel, or bamboo chopsticks work well)
• Sphagnum moss
• String, fishing line, twine, or something else to tie it with
• Scissors
• Large bowl or tray filled with water
• Gloves (optional)

Once you gather your materials, find a place outside or somewhere indoors where you can make a mess—because this can get a little messy!

Steps on Making a Moss Pole

Step 1: Soak the moss.

Put your moss in the bowl or tray with water and allow it to soak for about 15-20 minutes. 

Step 2: Attach the moss to your pole.

Tie the string tightly around the top of the dowel or PVC pipe and make a strong knot so that it stays put.

Then, Check your moss if it is already good and soaked, put on your gloves, grab a piece of moss, and wring it out so it’s damp but not wet. The goal is to have a damp moss that is not dripping wet. So, If the moss is dripping everywhere, wring it out again.

Next, spread the moss apart a little so, it will like a flat sheet than a big clump. Then, Wrap the flattened moss section around a section of your pole or stake just under the spot where you tied the string. The goal is to have a thickness of ½ – 1 inch of a layer of moss, so don’t lay it on too thick.

Now it’s time to secure the moss to the pole.

Take the tail of the string you tied to the pole and tightly wrap it around the moss to secure it to the stake or pole. It could be simpler to accomplish this with a single long piece of string rather than several shorter ones.

It’s time to begin encircling your moss with thread! Keep adding moss and wrapping string around it until the pole is mostly covered but leave about a foot of the pole bare at the bottom. It will be much simpler to stake it in your pot as a result!

Step 3: Stake the moss pole.

If you haven’t potted your monstera plant yet, dig a narrow hole in the monstera pot where you won’t disrupt the roots.

Then Carefully stick the stake into the soil until it stands upright. You can add some potting soil to help support it.

That’s it!

Monsteras are beautiful and will provide a fantastic splash of color to your house, but they tend to spread out and quickly take up room. This issue can be solved using moss poles. Because monsteras like to climb, this easy project will encourage them to grow upward out of the pot rather than sideways.

So there you have it! That’s why I think moss poles are the best kind of support for your monstera. If you try this out and it works for you, let me know in the comments. If you’re already doing this and have some tips to share, that would be awesome.