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

If you're wondering on whether you should use a stake, moss pole or trellis, you've come to the right place! I'm going to be going through the benefits/pros & cons of each option to help you make an informed decision.

Timestamps:

00:00 INTRO
00:39 SHOULD YOU EVEN USE A STAKE/POLE/TRELLIS?
01:29 STAKE/COIR TOTEMS PROS & CONS
05:21 TRELLIS PROS & CONS
07:56 SPHAGNUM MOSS PANEL/POLE PROS & CONS
10:35 SUMMARY
12:17 PLANT RANTS & BANTS

Sound/Music:
- Travel (Prod. by Lukrembo)

Images:

[KanemiX]

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

[NotVeee]

It's very satisfying to see a new leaf roll out. Uncurling and displaying its fresh green color.

[gillianosborne]

I just love this video! I'm rather addicted to the monstera genus and eventually want my own indoor jungle full of these stunning plants. And no, you're definitely NOT crazy for taking zillions of photos of emerging new leaves...I do it too! Every time I see a new leaf developing on any of my many houyseplants it makes me squeak with excitement and constantly keep checking umpteen times each day to look for progress. Plants are just fantastic!

[CarolineCouture-osug]

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 .

[dandyindyandy]

i know this video is like 3 years old lol, but i appreciate the kind way that you convey information! so many videos now are condescending or hurtful to people getting into plants for the first time. this was genuine and informative and i have lot better idea of how to stake my new monstera!

[LindsaysOfferings]

K, I am so grateful I saw this. Lazy plant parent here and I got my first one 2 days ago and was looking into what kind of support it needs. Thank you!

[amber]

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

[PoojaDevaraj]

I browsed multiple videos for A-Z care & maintenance of Monstera before I get one and finally my browsing has ended here !!! This video is more like a bible for Monstera care 🤩♥️ thanks for sharing your experience and tips on care and maintenance for the long run 🤩🥳

[charlesliew]

This is soooo helpful, thanks a bunch! Was really thinking about making spaghnum moss poles like what I’ve seen online but your take about time constraints make perfect sense. I don’t feel as pressured anymore and now I’m just after an option that suits my lifestyle. EXTENDABLE COIR POLES it is!

[belphegortheripper]

Thank you! As a new monstera parent, your content is very helpful, much appreciated, and your energy makes me happy ☺️

[mariamiguel]

I’m in Florida and we have a lot of dry pine trees that we can cut down. I’ve used it for my monstera adansonii and it loves it. It won’t stop growing. I will use it for my new deliciosa

[robinrowe]

Im glad you mentioned about the wire ties it came with my moss pole . I also have the softer one that i got last year of course mine is the brighter green ill use it for now .

[simpleplanty]

Have an amazing week everyone and stay safe! As always, would love to hear from you! 😊

[martinsoderqvist]

One tip when it comes to keeping mosspole moist is you can do it with a bottle and a airline tube with a knot to control the drop rate. Slowly it will get all the moss moist and all you have to do is set it up and let it drip.

[barbmennie]

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!

[ManuniTlau]

Found this just now, best help I get to solve my confusion. Thank you for this…

[tonirichards]

I've just brought one of these plants.yes fast growing.great video.finally

[debraslings]

I have pretty much congregated my plants into 3 rooms. All but 6 plants are under, 2 grow lamps. I just purchased a philodendron milanochrysum 2 1/2” starter plant, another micans, Churchill gold pothos, philodendron Brazil, all starter plants. Can’t wait for them to mature!!

[abbeyrose]

The Messy Monstera gods were watching over me tonight. Can't wait to hit up bunnings in the morning. Thanks for your very informative video 🌱

[debraslings]

James,
I really don’t do a whole lot of care taking! They are my kids now! Especially since my 15 yr ol dog has crossed that rainbow 🌈 bridge😭😢!
I water at least once a week. Sometimes more, depending which child needs it! 😂
Sometimes I have to switch places with each other. My royal Queen about went out the window!! I wasn’t watching her close enough! She’s in recovery! Doing much better already! She’s only about 5 inches tall! All starters that I always purchase.