affordable moss pole alternatives & the method i use to get larger houseplant leaves

Here are a few alternatives to using the moss pole if you are on a budget. I prefer the wood plank for my houseplants to grow onto. It achieves the larger leaves with a fraction of the cost and NO MESS! Let me know what you use to get those gorgeous larger leaves!
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[EverythingPlants]

I am still learning from the wood plank method and will provide some updates with the plant progression. I understand there are challenges with each method, but simply showcasing some possible alternatives to the moss pole if you are looking for options. Thanks for watching everyone!

[beverlydeardurff]

Antique, vintage rug beaters make good trellis for plants. I bought one at a garage sale for $10.00. I saw this idea magazine and I'm going to try it. I've moved from Ohio to Michigan to live and care for my mom. She's 91 years old and I can see a decline in her health since last summer when I stayed with her.

[Jenoveryonder]

THANK YOU!! I have bed slats that I saved for a reason…..now I know why!!!

[krisfarnsworth]

Heya Jeff! Thanks for the video... was fun to see my set-up on your channel! I'll have to send you some update pics!

[PercentScottish]

I have a wild cherry tree on a spit of land that's in my care behind my garden wall (strange boundary lines where I live) and I had to prune it the other day as it had low branches hanging over cars. I've peeled the bark off the straighter branches and will be using them like you're using these planks! I'm excited.

[theplantypants]

I LOVVVVE the look of that Burlap pole so much!!! Amazing work!

[kingkay]

I use bamboo. Three sticks make a nice tripod that can be bound together at the top. It gives the whole pot a nice tent like look.

[shirleywilhelm]

I use aluminum wire in copper color, for hoyas. Just make a u shape stick in pot. My plants are in 4 in pots. I really like how your plants attach to them. Great idea! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[elmerbaez]

I have my Pothos collection growing up on baseboard trimming!!! They look great. I do encourage you to either buy or DIY moss pole. The Sydney plant guy has a great tutorial on making one. Thanks for sharing.

[plantseveryinch]

Really enjoyed this video Jeff !! Wow yours are loving those planks but honestly your plants are so lovely even off the poles, happy planting :)

[keithpugh]

You are right about Sydney plant guy I just started watching his channel. He has a amazing collection also. I prefer the moss poles because I like to see the roots growing through them

[carpadiem]

I use both coco poles, trellis and wood planks 😎 great video!

[jillianleblanc]

All your plans look so healthy and amazed thank you for sharing an amazing collection have a happy Fourth of July may God bless you

[susaneastman]

I also have tried spitting up a large sheet of Luan, not sure how it's spelled, lol. My Hayi has been climbing up that for the past year. Used just to try as it was in our tool shed, figured why not try. It's doing great.

[KC-gjbi]

Cedar planks might be the best option when putting inside dirt, they are anti fungus and pest resistance from the allelochemicals in the tree wood.
This is why it is most commonly used to mount stag horn ferns

[michelleb]

Plants on planks! Great and easy idea (plus fun to say) #plantsonplanks

[margaretneilson]

Very handy info Jeff, I’m in the early stage of collecting house plants ( I have an extensive succulent collection ), I have my Monstera backed on to a wire trellis brought from our big box store here .. Bunnings. Currently waiting for a new leaf to unfurl, very exciting.
Cheers Jeff 🌳👍😀🐝🐝

[turogers]

Would it work with treated wood? I'm excited to try the planks. Just a few to start. Great tip!

[kristiemowry]

i have a cebu blue, and a micans attached to my wall. Other plants I have tried to climb have not attached: tree branches, bamboo, different types of "moss" poles.

[karenb]

That Hoya is gorgeous! I have a Monstera Deliciosa and an Adansonii on coco choir poles. I have a couple Hoyas on round wire wreath frames I got at the Dollar Store and I use the bamboo stakes to support a couple of plants that want to lean. Thanks for the video. Happy 4th Jeff. 💚🌿🌱🪴💚🧨