Comparing plant supports - Pros & Cons

In this video I’m comparing different stakes / poles / totems / supports.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:45 Moss Poles
09:30 Grow Vertical Supports
13:50 Coco Coir Pole
20:08 Iron bark/wooden supports
25:20 Trellis
28:20 Conclusion

[kerrytraeger]

I've put 5 of my plants onto moss poles following your instructions. I purchased some glass watering bulbs from Amazon and popped them into the top of the moss. It's so easy to water them every few days. I just walk along and fill up the bulbs and they drain through on their own.

[giardinodialberi]

That video is a class act! This channel is a class act! When I look at the jungle behind you, I thank you for showing why the house plant craze is not crazy, it's just a classy way to show how these tropical species become wondrous when they mature! Few channels are doing that. When I look at the jungle behind you, filling more and more space every week, I'm wondering when you'll start charging them rent since they're robbing your living space! Thanks for your hard work in building these helpful tutorials; your split screens are helpful elaborations of your narration. Your craft is a class act - both your plant craft and video craft!

[pudik]

Really appreciate all the work that went into making this video.! Love all the comparisons of different poles!

[kalynnkallweit]

This video clarifies SOOO many confusing questions I had.. Thank you soo very much

[paulplanthort]

all info is good for gardeners - personal experience and your recommendations is appreciated

[debragiannetti]

Great informational video explaining all the different reasons why or why not to use different support options. It shows the reality of why your plants are thriving and achieving mature leaves in a relatively short period of time. Wish me luck as I implement your moss pole technique!!

[karinchristensen]

After watching most of your videos I decided I have to grow some of my aroids on moss poles, but I am trying something a little different. I have galvanized wire mesh on hand so I decided to use that instead of buying more rolls of coated wire and I think the galvanized wire is a little sturdier. I use the galvanized wire outside all over the ranch here with no problem of rusting.

However, since I didn't think it would look very good with the silvery metal color I decided to wrap the outside of the pole with thin sheets of coir. You can get it in rolls that are 16 inches high which makes two of them perfect leaving the bottom 4 inches open. I cut the sheet a little wider than the circumference and soak the sheets in hot water for a few hours with a few water changes. I attached it with zip ties from the outside to the inside. It holds in the mess - I am adding potting mixture down the middle of the moss lining- thinking in terms of the moss pole being part of the pot.

So far I have made 15 poles and they look so nice, kind of like tree trunks with no wire visible, just a few little specks of the black zip ties. I live in an arid region so I was worried about the poles drying out too fast. I hope that the thin sheet of coir will keep the moisture in.
After just a few weeks the little plants are clinging to the coir and sending roots through it into the moss.

[julievaillancourt]

After watching you for over 6 months now i took the plunge and did 7 moss poles. Love your detailed instructions and tricks to achieve beautiful plant. Hope one day mine can get as big
Thanks again for doing your videos, very helpful

[aingealtara]

.. Almost 1 year and 9 moss poles later I can tell my plants are much happier (those who got a moss pole though) and I love them too.. I even found my empty water bottles, before returning them to the store, so they could be used for watering instead..

.. Before real moss poles, I used the coco fiber poles, but.. It takes forever to soak the fiber, and to keep them moist is more or less impossible.. The plants don't grow very nicely, they don't climb naturally and the stick in the soil eventually breaks.. After all it's just a stick on a plastic pipe wrapped up in coco fiber..

.. So, thank you so very much for every minute you put into explaining, showing and sharing.. I'm always amazed of how my Cebu Blue could end up one day, or how big the leafs on my Sodiroy can grow, just by looking at yours..

[Neelkanthh-qfrt]

You are AWESOME! really appreciate your experimental approach! Keep it up!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[FluffyVonDu]

Just found this channel by accident, a happy accident.
Got myself a small monstera plant that i feel has begun to "fall" off to the sides, and i am totally going to try making a moss pole of some sort to keep it upright. thanks for the videos :)

[MimmiCandy]

Thank you so much for this amazing video!
Now I can finally know the pro and cons of all different types of poles. It helps me so much 🥰

[darkomijic]

I love your content! Best platfluencer by far!

[JH-fcfg]

I always appreciate all your input and tips!

[LeanneInAdelaide]

If you grow Hoyas I can totally recommend a U shape shape bamboo plant trainer. They give you a huge amount of room to train those super long wayward stems that initially have no leaves on the them (I can do as many as two full loops with one stem piece). Once you tie these into the support, the plant then switches back into pushing out leaves mode. I have never seen my Hoyas grow faster since I started this.

[NoneofURBiz]

You definitely convinced me to get a moss pole… as messy as they are. Thanks for the video! Your plants are gorgeous 😊

[elenaescot]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge about moss poles!

[apvlee]

Your experience really helped me decide which stakes I should use to suit the plants I grow. Thanks a bunch

[CheatcodeGlitch]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences. I’ve watched all of your videos and they are all great, your channel is going to blow up in time

[GBtude]

Thanks for this video! It is very helpful!