Say it once again for the people in the back: “There’s no rules, you can do whatever you want” ✨💚 this is what’s fun about hobbies, don’t take it away from us.
Love the disclaimer! How much more peaceful would the Internet be if we actually adopted a "this is *descriptive* of my experience, not *prescriptive* for anyone else; take what's useful, leave the rest" approach..? Thank you for sharing what you've learned 🙏🏽
Fern My moss poles are like your wire ones but 5-6 feet tall and I take a 1/2” PVC pipe and drill 6-8 tiny holes in the pipe and then put my moss on the wire around the pole. Then I water down the pole. When we went on a cruise last summer I was gone 10 days with my poles out in the Texas summer heat and they did amazing. The pipes slowly release the water through the holes for about 10-12 days saving me having to water as much. I teach moss pole making with this technique. Best wishes. 💚💚💚
Always smile when you talk about how expensive spagnum moss is because I live in N Z and we can just drive a couple of miles out of town and pick our own. Wish I could send you some.
Ooooooo learning so much. I would describe the plank look as the farmhouse aesthetic. A pipe would be industrial. I think a literal branch would look cool which is more fairy core and foresty, which is my aesthetic
Having your Florida ghost floating off your shelf in the background (which I never noticed until this video tbf) IS A WHOLE MOOD. What an awesome idea!!
aww shout out to past Fern! I like this video 💕 reflecting on mistakes is very helpful for us! Funny how I've been watching for so long, I didn't even realize what you used to do with moss poles! Wrapping the cuttings around 😅
I LOVE watching moss pole videos even though I use exclusively plants because I know I won't keep up on the watering 🤣 thank you for putting this out!! 💚
True, there are no rules to what kind of moss pole you use. I am currently using a long stick fallen from a tree to grow my Piper - Crocatum at the moment. I have attached it with plant clips. I also have a small Philodendron - Tortem. Thanks for the tip of growing it on a bamboo pole. Love the old moss pole video clip. Shows the evolution of moss poling and the Fern look!!! 🥰
A fun project is to actually find a nice tree branch outside, around 60cm or higher, a bit sturdy and just take it home, bleach clean it and add wood varnish and then top it off with high-gloss wood lacquer. And use that bad boy as a pole for your plants. The more wonky the more fun way for plants to grow!
I gave up on moss poles pretty early on. Where I am it's just too expensive to get the moss and the maintenance/maintenance costs was just too much for me. I know I would probably get more benefits growth wise but it's just not feasible for me. Now I just use dead,gnarly and twisty branches that I sand down smooth(or leave as is). It just gives this really natural/organic look, like my plants are just growing up a tree/across a branch. I'd love to get some terrarium decor like hollowed out tree trunks and such aswell at some point for them to climb on. These are good options imo if you use stakes and don't want just a straight stick.
I make moss poles using plastic mesh and after adding a stake I don't have problems with it being too flimsy. I also recently bought a pole for plants made out of potatoes, it's very rough and hard. I found it by accident in Leroy Merlin. It's interesting and I'm excited to see how it works.
I use the wire mesh poles but slide a 3”x36”plastic strip of translucent, heavy duty, ribbed drawer liner down the inside back and then add moss. Also I leave out 2” of moss at the top and drop in a clear plastic Solo cup with 2 tiny holes in the bottom. I just fill it up and it slowly drains into the pole. Super easy😊
I have been making my own wire mesh moss poles but finally tried the Rousseau ones. I love them so much. I just wish they came in a wider size. I’ve considered trying two, side by side. And I very much agree that it’s better to put plants on a pole when they are small.
Best addition to my moss pole routine has been a rechargeable battery powered sprayer that I can use to wet the pole and also can spray down the outside of a dry pole so the outer moss isn't hydrophobic and then I can water from the top much more effectively. Love all of your tips!
Great! I love your presentation ' cause you look so natural and real, and be honest and tell us your mistakes and what works for you is amazing..I really appreciated it..I really enjoy it.... Thanks ' cause I have a monstera adansonii that I have to put it like this one in plastic .....thank you for your great advice about adansonii ....I love bamboo steak too
i honestly appreciate the fact that’s you’ve been mixing up the longer videos with shorter videos! sometimes i want to watch the hour long videos but other times i just want something short you know? 🤣🤣
When I had my Splendid, I just took a bunch of cuttings and let them trail like a pothos 😅 it never got leaves bigger than my hand, but it never stopped growing
I don’t use moss poles… and I’m here watching! I stake all my climbers and monsteras. For multiple reasons, moss poles aren’t an option for my house. But staking works great. I appreciate you including that method in your video.
This is so helpful. Omg you really told us so much value about these pole so we have a smooth road forward. I thank you so much. Wish we lived closer as I could give you some cutting to say thank you for your time. I’m in Ontario. Cheers!
I love moss poles. I have multiple of them. Am I consistent with watering them? No. But do I love the concept? Yes. 😂 I do have my chiapense on a pole (that I actually water consistently lol) and she is absolutely mASSIVE. Gotta chop and extend asap but I’m honestly scared lol
I water my moss poles every 1.5-2 weeks, but I do a thorough drenching at the kitchen sink. I also let them dry out a little bit more. Haven't had any issues so far. 🤞 I probably am trading off optimal growth speed with my lazier watering schedule, but I found moss poles way more doable that way. Also, big advocate for closed backs too! So much easier!
I'd only be concerned your roots might get dry rot if its getting “crunchy”.. My humidity is fairly high so mine don't dry out too quickly.. I've seen people do a self watering type thing and they put a bottle on top with small holes and that's probably perfect fit a lazier approach too but they'd stay moist for you!
While you were describing growing 360 around the metal one, I was imagining you placing one just to the left of your Ikea begonia greenhouse. If you have the room there, you could see the plants from all sides! How cool would that be 💚
great content! I use a clear plastic cup, like the solo ones…..put one hole in the bottom and set on top. I wish it was a little bit more esthetic BUT it’s so easy to walk around just filling up the cups. works great 😂❤
.. I did that too, until one day I was thinking I had to find an easier way.. Then I remembered all the water bottles that I had kept for recycling.. A 500 ml bottle works perfectly for a 90 cm tall moss pole..
Hi Fern! I have my Adansonii growing up a simple stick from the yard, LOL. She is just a baby though, going to have to switch it up when she gets to be a big girl! Love your videos, we need to see more of olive ☺
I just found precut wire poles on amazon. I ordered a pack of 6 with some moss to give this a try. I didn't have much money to buy a roll of hardware cloth when I first started so I used Jeff's advice and used planks. But then I didn't have any wood and it was really expensive at that time, nor did I have any of my kids beds to take apart, LOL. But I did have left over recycled barn wood from a shelving project I did a few years ago and used them!! I loved the look but I am not having much success getting the plants to actually climb them.
Pre-cut wire poles sound like a great option, the cutting is such a hassle. I used packing tape to stick my plants to the plank until they rooted on to them. Hope you have more luck soon!
Right now I am one that doesn’t want a Moss pole, but doesn’t mean I won’t at some point. Currently I use Twigs for supporting my larger plants they’re cool and stackable. I got them at Amazon.
Ding, ding, ding! I’ve had one question about watering the poles: fertilized water or not. You answered that question so THANK YOU. I love my moss poles and so far I’m happy. 🎉
I wish I saw this video sooner!! I spent hours hydrating and fluffing "premium" moss I got off Amazon for my first moss poles only to find it has a funky smell. (It was the Legigo brand if anyone's wondering, and their coco coir also has an unbearable chemical smell, so I would not at all recommend that brand!) I want to set my plants up for success, so I'm definitely going to use your recommendations instead. Thanks for the great info! Also, is there a reason you don't use bottles with holes in the cap (or a similar method) to water your moss poles?
great video as always! do you think a philodendron majestic would grow well on a plank/stake? yours always look so gorgeous on poles so i wasn’t sure if they would size up with another medium.
sis i have question not related to this video that is I receive a blueberry plant and it had a note on it saying to keep it in shade for 7 days before repotting so what does it mean should i keep it indoors or keep it outside just keep it where sunlight dont reach all day? please help ;-;
Hey Fern, I enjoyed this video and enjoyed the throwbacks ! I've heard people say that mosspoles encourage fungus gnats... do you use mosquito bitz water for watering, or have you never had that problem ? Really interesting content, many thanks xx
Hi plant bestie Fern! Great video as always. 😊 Question for you unrelated to this video but do you have a video about Anthurium Faustino's Giant or can you please make one? Any tips for its care would be appreciated!
I just changed a bunch of baby philodendrons to moss poles, but I'm finding they look sad and droopy. I'm worried I'm overwatering? Is that a common problem? What's the rules to follow when you first transfer the baby plants to a big moss pole. They look so tiny next to it!
I enjoyed the video. My question is, if a moss pole dries out completely, is it just ruined? Should it be taken apart and redone with new moss? I am thinking that whatever roots were in the pole are dead at this point? The plant still looks great though.
i really like this video format! little bit shorter and having a defined subject. i mean i also love all your other videos too but i don't have a lot of time so i usually end up just watching half and i got like a million tabs open of half watched fern videos lmao IT'S NOT MY ATTENTION SPAN I SWEAR 💚💚💚
Moss is hard to get where i live, even if i order it online. How about filling the pole with soil mixed with perlite or vermiculate? do the roots know any difference, or is this not done mostly because of the extra weight?
I haven’t tried it but you can! I’ve seen other people experiment with different mediums on their channels, so try to search up some videos to find a good alternative :) good luck!
I have a Monstera Adansonii that I bought that was put on a plank, but has outgrown the plank and I tried to put a moss pole attached to the plank but now I think I have to repot it. What’s your suggestion should I just carefully remove the mature part of the plant that’s attached with staples to the plank and just create a new moss pole in a bigger pot when I repotpot it, this will be my first time doing this, any suggestions
I used cedar because it’s more rot resistant. It’s the only type I’ve used, but I know others have used all types. I mentioned Jeff from Everything Plants and I’m pretty sure he’s using wood slats from an old bedframe :) so I’d just use whatever you can find!
Hi Fern I’d love to get your advice…I decided to dip my toe into the moss pole world by experimenting with some small offshoots from my monstera deliciousa and planted 3 of them. I made my own plastic back and wire front moss pole and attached the rooted cuttings and their aerial root nubs have grown into the pole. The weird thing is that one of those thick roots has grown upward and is now sticking out of the moss but the vines have not reached that height yet. Should I continue to fill the pole to cover that root or let it be an upward aerial root? And will other smaller type roots develop from those vines and root into the pole? Thank you for your help with this. 20:20
Hi Fern! I’m getting into moss poles recently so this video came just in time:) what kind of soil do you use for your moss poles? That information would be super helpful☺️
Hey! That’s awesome :) my preference is the Molly’s Aroid Mix, but when I’m out of that I do a simple DIY mix of soil (promix HP), orchid bark, & perlite! Hope that helps - thanks for watching.
helloo! ive been really enjoying your videos, while getting into the whole plant world😊 on a completely unrelated note, can i ask you where this pink shirt is from? im in love with the relaxed look and the sleevess🤩
Thank you so much! This shirt is from Urban Outfitters, but sadly they don't sell them anymore :( I wanted to get more colours! Thank you for watching & welcome to the wonderful world of plants :D
What's your opinion on store bought mosspoles? I currently use one for one of my plants and like the look of that combination. For me it's better than using just a stake or plank.😊
Hi Fern, I love your videos. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experiences. I’m new to plants and have a Jose buono. Would that work well on a moss pole?
I’ve seen those square stakes at Canadian tire that you showed your tortum on but are they bamboo? In other words will they rot I have a lot of the bamboo stakes but they are a lot thinner and not as strong for bigger plants thanks
is the super moss brand that you used to use the one that stinks? i recently wanted to get into moss poles and ordered all the stuff you had previously recommended :(
I'm just getting into poles and only have one so far which is doing good. Do you have a Facebook page for your followers? If not I suggest you get one, that way we can share pictures with you there. 😊
Hey I love the vids!! I got a question. Can any moss be used for moss poles. Since I'm experimenting and making moss poles myself and there is no sphagnum moss to buy here, can I use my native/wild moss from the forest. Also I found what appears to be Rhytidium rugosum moss which looks similar to sphagnum when dried. I guess there's a difference in moisture keeping capacity and risk of disease?
My Monstera has gone crazy it was flushing very very well all of a sudden everything is going wrong yellow/brown leaves, leaves turning brown on the back it’s just taken a turn for the worst and I’m sick bec it’s like I can’t do anything to turn it around Help!!
Say it once again for the people in the back: “There’s no rules, you can do whatever you want” ✨💚 this is what’s fun about hobbies, don’t take it away from us.
Love the disclaimer!
How much more peaceful would the Internet be if we actually adopted a "this is *descriptive* of my experience, not *prescriptive* for anyone else; take what's useful, leave the rest" approach..?
Thank you for sharing what you've learned 🙏🏽
Also LOVE when Former Fern makes a cameo 🥰
Fern you are truly amazing!!! Toronto .
Yessss! This 💯!
omg throwback to the iconic fern glitch video whilst making the first moss pole 😂 what a time 🌿
HAHHAHA
Yesss that video is legendary 😂😂
Hi Fern, I don’t have any moss poles and probably won’t ever have any, but I’d never miss one of your videos. 🪴
I love the look of your florida ghost hanging up high - it's a show stopper and deserves to be highlighted like that, just wow!
Yes I’m going this with my Florida ghost now and it’s so cool!!
Me too
Fern My moss poles are like your wire ones but 5-6 feet tall and I take a 1/2” PVC pipe and drill 6-8 tiny holes in the pipe and then put my moss on the wire around the pole. Then I water down the pole. When we went on a cruise last summer I was gone 10 days with my poles out in the Texas summer heat and they did amazing. The pipes slowly release the water through the holes for about 10-12 days saving me having to water as much. I teach moss pole making with this technique. Best wishes. 💚💚💚
That sounds so awesome! Love a great DIY setup 👏
I’d love to watch you make one
I put a bunch of begonia cuttings in a clear, glass teapot with perlite at the bottom. Such a low maintenance way to have a begonia and looks cute af
"There's no rules, you can do whatever you want." Yes!
Always smile when you talk about how expensive spagnum moss is because I live in N Z and we can just drive a couple of miles out of town and pick our own. Wish I could send you some.
Lucky! I have to drive to Bunnings 🤣
Ooooooo learning so much. I would describe the plank look as the farmhouse aesthetic. A pipe would be industrial. I think a literal branch would look cool which is more fairy core and foresty, which is my aesthetic
Yessss to fairycore vibes 🌿🧚✨
Having your Florida ghost floating off your shelf in the background (which I never noticed until this video tbf) IS A WHOLE MOOD. What an awesome idea!!
Thank you 😃😃
aww shout out to past Fern! I like this video 💕 reflecting on mistakes is very helpful for us! Funny how I've been watching for so long, I didn't even realize what you used to do with moss poles! Wrapping the cuttings around 😅
I LOVE watching moss pole videos even though I use exclusively plants because I know I won't keep up on the watering 🤣 thank you for putting this out!! 💚
True, there are no rules to what kind of moss pole you use. I am currently using a long stick fallen from a tree to grow my Piper - Crocatum at the moment. I have attached it with plant clips. I also have a small Philodendron - Tortem. Thanks for the tip of growing it on a bamboo pole. Love the old moss pole video clip. Shows the evolution of moss poling and the Fern look!!! 🥰
A piper would suit that setup so well, I bet it looks awesome 😁 thank you for watching!
A fun project is to actually find a nice tree branch outside, around 60cm or higher, a bit sturdy and just take it home, bleach clean it and add wood varnish and then top it off with
high-gloss wood lacquer. And use that bad boy as a pole for your plants. The more wonky the more fun way for plants to grow!
Fern coming through with a video while I pack! Ok! ❤🎉
Happy early Birthday btw!
I have a philodendron golden dragon that grows similar to your florida ghost and i love how crazy it is! its like a piece of art
I gave up on moss poles pretty early on. Where I am it's just too expensive to get the moss and the maintenance/maintenance costs was just too much for me. I know I would probably get more benefits growth wise but it's just not feasible for me.
Now I just use dead,gnarly and twisty branches that I sand down smooth(or leave as is). It just gives this really natural/organic look, like my plants are just growing up a tree/across a branch. I'd love to get some terrarium decor like hollowed out tree trunks and such aswell at some point for them to climb on. These are good options imo if you use stakes and don't want just a straight stick.
That sounds so cool, what a great idea!
Exactly what I plan to do! Whenever I have space for a big boy plant lol
I make moss poles using plastic mesh and after adding a stake I don't have problems with it being too flimsy. I also recently bought a pole for plants made out of potatoes, it's very rough and hard. I found it by accident in Leroy Merlin. It's interesting and I'm excited to see how it works.
I use the wire mesh poles but slide a 3”x36”plastic strip of translucent, heavy duty, ribbed drawer liner down the inside back and then add moss.
Also I leave out 2” of moss at the top and drop in a clear plastic Solo cup with 2 tiny holes in the bottom. I just fill it up and it slowly drains into the pole. Super easy😊
Ohhh I love that cup idea! I may have to try that 👀 thanks for sharing
I really needed this video!!!
perfect!! glad to hear that :) enjoy!
I have been making my own wire mesh moss poles but finally tried the Rousseau ones. I love them so much. I just wish they came in a wider size. I’ve considered trying two, side by side. And I very much agree that it’s better to put plants on a pole when they are small.
Ohh I think I saw him combine two of them as an experiment on instagram 👀
Love this! I love the clear back plastic poles. I use aquarium water for my poles. The plants loooooove fish poop 😅
Best addition to my moss pole routine has been a rechargeable battery powered sprayer that I can use to wet the pole and also can spray down the outside of a dry pole so the outer moss isn't hydrophobic and then I can water from the top much more effectively. Love all of your tips!
Thanks so much!! I have one too, but I find it hard to use without soaking the walls/furniture 😆
Just stopped by to say, your hair looks great
Great! I love your presentation ' cause you look so natural and real, and be honest and tell us your mistakes and what works for you is amazing..I really appreciated it..I really enjoy it....
Thanks ' cause I have a monstera adansonii that I have to put it like this one in plastic .....thank you for your great advice about adansonii ....I love bamboo steak too
Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful :)
i honestly appreciate the fact that’s you’ve been mixing up the longer videos with shorter videos! sometimes i want to watch the hour long videos but other times i just want something short you know? 🤣🤣
When I had my Splendid, I just took a bunch of cuttings and let them trail like a pothos 😅 it never got leaves bigger than my hand, but it never stopped growing
I love that!
I agree with you. It is so hard to say it’s a one size fits all thing!
Your tordum is really growing. I love it. It's on my wish list.
I don’t use moss poles… and I’m here watching! I stake all my climbers and monsteras. For multiple reasons, moss poles aren’t an option for my house. But staking works great. I appreciate you including that method in your video.
I really appreciate you watching!! Thank you, and I'm really glad to hear staking has been working for you :)
This is so helpful. Omg you really told us so much value about these pole so we have a smooth road forward. I thank you so much. Wish we lived closer as I could give you some cutting to say thank you for your time. I’m in Ontario. Cheers!
I like that you mentioned growing up a stake. Ive been hemming and hawing about the same thing but your spectulation confirmed my suspicion
I love moss poles. I have multiple of them. Am I consistent with watering them? No. But do I love the concept? Yes. 😂
I do have my chiapense on a pole (that I actually water consistently lol) and she is absolutely mASSIVE. Gotta chop and extend asap but I’m honestly scared lol
HIII! i love your videos! i really want a moss pole on my plants so this helped!
I water my moss poles every 1.5-2 weeks, but I do a thorough drenching at the kitchen sink. I also let them dry out a little bit more. Haven't had any issues so far. 🤞 I probably am trading off optimal growth speed with my lazier watering schedule, but I found moss poles way more doable that way.
Also, big advocate for closed backs too! So much easier!
I'd only be concerned your roots might get dry rot if its getting “crunchy”.. My humidity is fairly high so mine don't dry out too quickly.. I've seen people do a self watering type thing and they put a bottle on top with small holes and that's probably perfect fit a lazier approach too but they'd stay moist for you!
How are you so pretty 😭💚 Happy early birthday 🎉
this video comes at the perfect time!! i just started experimenting with moss poles this spring. super excited to see how it goes
While you were describing growing 360 around the metal one, I was imagining you placing one just to the left of your Ikea begonia greenhouse. If you have the room there, you could see the plants from all sides! How cool would that be 💚
I just picked up a majestic and el choco red and had a ton of questions about poles so thank you for sharing this video!
great content! I use a clear plastic cup, like the solo ones…..put one hole in the bottom and set on top. I wish it was a little bit more esthetic BUT it’s so easy to walk around just filling up the cups. works great 😂❤
.. I did that too, until one day I was thinking I had to find an easier way.. Then I remembered all the water bottles that I had kept for recycling.. A 500 ml bottle works perfectly for a 90 cm tall moss pole..
OMG! I’m literally about to make my first one! This is the best timing ever! 🎉
Oh that is amazing!! Good luck! :)
Hi Fern! I have my Adansonii growing up a simple stick from the yard, LOL. She is just a baby though, going to have to switch it up when she gets to be a big girl! Love your videos, we need to see more of olive ☺
Oh that is awesome! If it works it works 👏 I’ll have to feature Olive again soon, she’s always cozy in bed 😂
I just found precut wire poles on amazon. I ordered a pack of 6 with some moss to give this a try. I didn't have much money to buy a roll of hardware cloth when I first started so I used Jeff's advice and used planks. But then I didn't have any wood and it was really expensive at that time, nor did I have any of my kids beds to take apart, LOL. But I did have left over recycled barn wood from a shelving project I did a few years ago and used them!! I loved the look but I am not having much success getting the plants to actually climb them.
Pre-cut wire poles sound like a great option, the cutting is such a hassle. I used packing tape to stick my plants to the plank until they rooted on to them. Hope you have more luck soon!
The channel leafy luster did a video where she let a monstera andansonii climb on a piece of a tree. It looks soo good!
Moss pole top tip! Use flush cut cutters. They make a perfect clean cut flush with the surface so no need to bend the sharp edges back.
Ohh that would be handy indeed 👀
Your tortem is so beautiful! It’s the prettiest I’ve ever had!
Right now I am one that doesn’t want a Moss pole, but doesn’t mean I won’t at some point. Currently I use Twigs for supporting my larger plants they’re cool and stackable. I got them at Amazon.
Thank you so much! That was a great video, very helpful. And btw ur eyes are really pretty😊
thank you :)
Thanks for sharing the valuable informations.
Just starting to use a few moss poles!! Thanks for the helpful info!!❤😊
You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching :)
Ding, ding, ding! I’ve had one question about watering the poles: fertilized water or not. You answered that question so THANK YOU. I love my moss poles and so far I’m happy. 🎉
Awe so glad it was helpful!! Thank you for watching 😊🌿
okay but do you have a nail tutorial ?!?!??! we NEED it 😩😩😩💅💅
Hahah i do my nails sometimes on my vlog channel! 💅💖
Yay Fern video!
thank you for watching!! 🥰
Good morning and Happy Birthday Fern!!🎉
I put systemic in my moss pole water because I noticed gnats were highly attracted to them.
Thank you Fern❤😊 Love you Honey
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I have a micans and splendid on the wire pole....love it
Great tips! Thanks Fern! 💚
I wish I saw this video sooner!! I spent hours hydrating and fluffing "premium" moss I got off Amazon for my first moss poles only to find it has a funky smell. (It was the Legigo brand if anyone's wondering, and their coco coir also has an unbearable chemical smell, so I would not at all recommend that brand!) I want to set my plants up for success, so I'm definitely going to use your recommendations instead. Thanks for the great info!
Also, is there a reason you don't use bottles with holes in the cap (or a similar method) to water your moss poles?
🌿💜💫 great content, per usual Fern !
Thank you 🙌😊
This was a great video & so helpful. Thank you!
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching :)
I’m wanting to try a moss pole for my Silver Sword and Camposportuanum soon! I think one of my local stores has closed back poles I can try
Amazing!! Those philos will love it 😊
Thanks for that helpful info Fern!
My pleasure!
great video as always! do you think a philodendron majestic would grow well on a plank/stake? yours always look so gorgeous on poles so i wasn’t sure if they would size up with another medium.
honestly I think it would size up fine as long as it's getting ample light and being fertilized :)
@@wildfern oh great! thank you for the reply, you’ve definitely influenced me to get one🥰
Love it, No Rules 😀🇨🇦
Yesss 💯
sis i have question not related to this video that is I receive a blueberry plant and it had a note on it saying to keep it in shade for 7 days before repotting so what does it mean should i keep it indoors or keep it outside just keep it where sunlight dont reach all day? please help ;-;
I would go for outside in the shade :)
I’m having the hardest time finding clear pots like yours
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Hey Fern, I enjoyed this video and enjoyed the throwbacks ! I've heard people say that mosspoles encourage fungus gnats... do you use mosquito bitz water for watering, or have you never had that problem ? Really interesting content, many thanks xx
Hi plant bestie Fern! Great video as always. 😊 Question for you unrelated to this video but do you have a video about Anthurium Faustino's Giant or can you please make one? Any tips for its care would be appreciated!
Just the info I needed
I just changed a bunch of baby philodendrons to moss poles, but I'm finding they look sad and droopy. I'm worried I'm overwatering? Is that a common problem? What's the rules to follow when you first transfer the baby plants to a big moss pole. They look so tiny next to it!
brb gotta go water my moss poles. 🤣
Watering my moss poles now. I'm worried about the gnats. How do you prevent them from in there? Another great one. 😊
I enjoyed the video. My question is, if a moss pole dries out completely, is it just ruined? Should it be taken apart and redone with new moss? I am thinking that whatever roots were in the pole are dead at this point? The plant still looks great though.
I tend to just keep going with them and hope that the new growth will root in at the top again 😊
i really like this video format! little bit shorter and having a defined subject. i mean i also love all your other videos too but i don't have a lot of time so i usually end up just watching half and i got like a million tabs open of half watched fern videos lmao IT'S NOT MY ATTENTION SPAN I SWEAR 💚💚💚
How tall do you let the clear plastic poles become before chopping?
Moss is hard to get where i live, even if i order it online. How about filling the pole with soil mixed with perlite or vermiculate? do the roots know any difference, or is this not done mostly because of the extra weight?
I haven’t tried it but you can! I’ve seen other people experiment with different mediums on their channels, so try to search up some videos to find a good alternative :) good luck!
I have a Monstera Adansonii that I bought that was put on a plank, but has outgrown the plank and I tried to put a moss pole attached to the plank but now I think I have to repot it. What’s your suggestion should I just carefully remove the mature part of the plant that’s attached with staples to the plank and just create a new moss pole in a bigger pot when I repotpot it, this will be my first time doing this, any suggestions
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I make my plastic closed back poles out of binding covers and cut them on my cricut machine so they are all uniform
What kind of wood do you use for your planks? Have you noticed a difference between woods? Treated vs not treated?
I used cedar because it’s more rot resistant. It’s the only type I’ve used, but I know others have used all types. I mentioned Jeff from Everything Plants and I’m pretty sure he’s using wood slats from an old bedframe :) so I’d just use whatever you can find!
Hi Fern I’d love to get your advice…I decided to dip my toe into the moss pole world by experimenting with some small offshoots from my monstera deliciousa and planted 3 of them. I made my own plastic back and wire front moss pole and attached the rooted cuttings and their aerial root nubs have grown into the pole. The weird thing is that one of those thick roots has grown upward and is now sticking out of the moss but the vines have not reached that height yet. Should I continue to fill the pole to cover that root or let it be an upward aerial root? And will other smaller type roots develop from those vines and root into the pole? Thank you for your help with this. 20:20
Thank you for sharing! I was just curious if you've ever used new Zealand tree fern fiber instead of moss?
Nope, I haven’t! Tree fern is too expensive 😅
Wohoo first! MOSS POLES LETS GO!
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Hi Fern! I’m getting into moss poles recently so this video came just in time:) what kind of soil do you use for your moss poles? That information would be super helpful☺️
Hey! That’s awesome :) my preference is the Molly’s Aroid Mix, but when I’m out of that I do a simple DIY mix of soil (promix HP), orchid bark, & perlite! Hope that helps - thanks for watching.
helloo! ive been really enjoying your videos, while getting into the whole plant world😊 on a completely unrelated note, can i ask you where this pink shirt is from? im in love with the relaxed look and the sleevess🤩
Thank you so much! This shirt is from Urban Outfitters, but sadly they don't sell them anymore :( I wanted to get more colours!
Thank you for watching & welcome to the wonderful world of plants :D
Hey 😺 what happened with the tree fern fibre pole?
Wonderful video! Do you find that the closed back are as sturdy as the home made? Have you used tree fern at all? Thanks!
The only good thing about where I live is that sphagnum moss grows here and I can just ride my bike behind it
What's your opinion on store bought mosspoles? I currently use one for one of my plants and like the look of that combination. For me it's better than using just a stake or plank.😊
Hi Fern, I love your videos. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experiences. I’m new to plants and have a Jose buono. Would that work well on a moss pole?
Yes definitely!! I plan on putting my Jose Buono on a pole soon too :)
@@wildfern perfect. Ty for the response. Have a great day
@@wildfern possible video? 😁
I’ve seen those square stakes at Canadian tire that you showed your tortum on but are they bamboo? In other words will they rot I have a lot of the bamboo stakes but they are a lot thinner and not as strong for bigger plants thanks
good point - no, I don't think these square ones are bamboo. they have never rotted on me! I've had this one in my tortum for a couple of years now.
Do you think about getting a Florida ‘Beauty’? I want one!
is the super moss brand that you used to use the one that stinks? i recently wanted to get into moss poles and ordered all the stuff you had previously recommended :(
No, that one was good, it just got super expensive here in Canada. I didn’t ever recommend the stinky one, so no worries haha 😆
I'm just getting into poles and only have one so far which is doing good.
Do you have a Facebook page for your followers? If not I suggest you get one, that way we can share pictures with you there. 😊
Hey I love the vids!! I got a question. Can any moss be used for moss poles. Since I'm experimenting and making moss poles myself and there is no sphagnum moss to buy here, can I use my native/wild moss from the forest. Also I found what appears to be Rhytidium rugosum moss which looks similar to sphagnum when dried. I guess there's a difference in moisture keeping capacity and risk of disease?
Hey! I honestly have no idea, I’ve only ever tried sphagnum moss, so that’s all I can recommend. Hope your experiment goes well :)
@@wildfern Thanks a lot!! :>
My Monstera has gone crazy it was flushing very very well all of a sudden everything is going wrong yellow/brown leaves, leaves turning brown on the back it’s just taken a turn for the worst and I’m sick bec it’s like I can’t do anything to turn it around Help!!
Check the roots for rot!
@@wildfern Oooooooh God I wasa praying Ty probably gonna have to start allll over
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I love your vining Florida ghost literally all the character in the world so cute 🥹