How to use a stake, moss pole & trellis for your Monstera / indoor plants + Pros & Cons

this is the best video on the subject, this need to have more view.

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.

Wow I’m planning to get a sphagnum moss pole for my monstera, is there a way to prevent moulding ? It’s more common to use coconut stake support in my country

Plant folks are always nice folks.

Very good information

Mine is so huge now i cant get it lifted up anymore .the leaves sre soo msny and heavy lol😊

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.

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!

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?

It cost $30 if that to make a moss pole

being that this video is one year old, you may already be aware, but Lee from @kill this plant shows you how to water big plants without having to take them to the shower.

Do you have a link for that pot?

Great video, thx for that😊

I wonder if you can add springtails to the moss to keep the mold away. That’s what we do with our bioactive terrariums.

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 .

hey i have a question, i am looking for a support pole for my monstera. Could I also use a wooden stick?

Thanks for the vid!

You can use jute/ burlap fabric tied around a stake to create a pole to hold moisture for a longer time.

Enjoyed your video very much, definitely helped with my decision making. Thank you 😊

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!

Great info. But you really need to get yourself a WIRE CUTTER.!!!!!!

I love listening to your voice, in is so calming as well as knowledgeable, thanks for sharing, best wishes from Australia

I'm glad it's not just me that has hundreds and hundreds of pictures 😂

wow what a great video!!!! Thank you!

How do you prevent mold from occurring on your moss pole?

Should I mist the leafs?

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!

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🥴

My Monstera is pretty large, is producing new leaves like crazy, but has NO aerial roots…it gets little light from a 9’ north facing window…when will it get aerial roots?

This was so helpful!!! Thank you!

Great video. I wonder what you’ve done since it’s been two months? Mine is mature (inherited) and I need to work out what I’m doing 😬

how do u prevent mold on the moss pole?

Pure excitement when a leaf unfurls!

I know this video is old but I just wanted to let you know yes you are crazy. You're just going to have to accept it but it's okay because you're not alone. There are others who are crazy just like you possibly more so definitely more so.

You don't use scissors for wire... Get a pair of side cutters and use the correct tool.

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.

My monstera is going crazy growing outwards. I don't know how to tame it. I'm scared to break it. Any recommendations?it's like 5ft wide and some upwards. I have so many aerial roots 😩. Help!!

I just saw a video where plant guy puts a 1 liter bottle of water upside down on top of the pole once* a week (*twice per your growing conditions and plant parenting style) and just lets the water drain into the moss pole. He doesn't even attend to it! The way sphagnum moss absorbs, the pole doesn't get dry at one end and soaking at one end--it evenly absorbs all over. He even has moss higher than the plant, so doesn't worry about "overwatering"; if anything, this will encourage his plants this is a safe zone. And if there is a dryness area, there are no plants there to harm. Win win. (I believe he was from Australia, with a non Aussie accent, if memory serves, though I might have the wrong guy)

Why does the moss HAVE to stay moist? Does it help the growth or something? I’d the other options are dry why can’t the moss be dry

FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for this information. 👍

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?

How do I trim the monetrada?

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!

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 <3 great video

Thanks for the video, ordered the trellises and picked up a mister.

Thank you for being very detailed . ❤️🌿

This video answered sooo many questions. Amazing content. You’re killing it 👌🏽

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

I was gifted a Monstera ( the nerve of her) so I'm new here. Love your shirt . That's me...I think. Lol
Best wishes from Louisiana ♡