How do I get my monstera to climb?

Do Monsteras like to be crowded?

Monstera love to be cramped in their pots. They will grow huge regardless of their pot size. If you pot your monstera into a huge pot it not grow any faster or larger, most likely it will get root rot from all the excess wet soil, or it will direct more energy to root growth instead of growing any leaves.

What happens when monstera gets too big?

“In the case of monstera, the roots grow as fast as the plant aboveground.” To trim roots, gently pull the plant out of the pot, brush off the soil and use gardening shears to cut the roots back a few inches (by up to a third of their original size). Then repot the monstera in new soil.

Does monstera need a climbing pole?

In the home, maturing plants will need the support of a moss covered pole that they can climb. If treated well, monstera can live for years, and grow to well over ten feet tall.

What should you not do with monstera?

Prune your Monstera’s aerial roots back to the stem, cutting just before where the root meets the node or stem. Try not to cut too close, though, as damaging the stem can weaken it and allow bacteria, fungi, and pests an easy inlet to attack your plant.

Does monstera have to be next to window?

Monsteras like bright, indirect sunlight and will usually be happiest near a bright window where the sun’s rays don’t shine directly on the leaves. The best place for a monstera is often in an east-facing window or near a south-facing window.

Should I put a pole in my monstera?

Monsteras are epiphytes with a climbing growth habit and they do well when grown on a moss pole indoors. Monsteras grown on a moss pole will grow larger leaves with more fenestrations than monsteras that are grown as houseplants without a moss pole.

Is trellis or moss pole better for Monstera?

In our research, we’ve observed that monstera plants take to these trellises very well and seem to climb them more readily than moss poles. They also take up less space in the pot, so they won’t crowd your plant. This also makes repotting easier! (Though it’s absolutely possible to repot with a moss pole.)

Do Monsteras like deep or shallow pots?

Monsteras need a container that isn’t too large and must have drainage holes to drain excess water.

How do you train a Monstera to climb a moss pole?

To encourage a stem to attach to the totem, bring the stem up against the moistened moss and secure it gently but firmly with a piece of soft plant tie, yarn, or cotton string. If the stem is long, tie it to the totem in a couple of places so it’s secure.

Why does a monstera need a moss pole?

While they aren’t essential, moss poles are regularly used to support Monsteras and other climbing plants. Providing your Monstera with a moss pole helps to keep it growing upright, promotes larger leaf development, and can provide some nutrients and moisture to the plant through their aerial roots.

Should you tie monstera to moss pole?

A Monstera without a moss pole can grow to one side (usually toward the light source) and get unbalanced enough to fall over. By using a moss pole, the Monstera is directed to an upright growing pattern. An upright Monstera will look nicer and prevent your plant from taking up too much floor space in your room.

Should moss pole be wet?

Which is better coco pole or moss pole?

Coco coir makes an excellent alternative to sphagnum or sheet moss for moss poles. It’s less water retentive but still provides a stable material that’s easy for plants to root into.

Do you wrap a plant around a moss pole?

Do moss poles get moldy?

Moss poles can also mold, which can be very unhealthy for your plants if you don’t notice and fix the problem in time. This doesn’t happen often, but it’s absolutely a possibility.

How often do you mist a moss pole?

Lightly mist 1-2 times a day. In perfect conditions and care, this moss can come back to life! It is perfectly OK to leave your moss pole dry.