Why I Don't Use Damp Sphagnum Moss for Monstera

They'll still size up with support, light and fertilizer. It's a lot of work to keep moss poles moist so I'd rather not to that for these plants since I have so many other poles.

[@NinoThePlantLady]

Thank you for this! My monstera deliciosa I got at home depot for $20 is huge! I added a moss pole right away for support and In hopes it would root in the pole. The roots actually came out the other side and I was going to change the moss pole but after seeing this screw that!

[@plantguy285]

Haha! I had the same thing! But melissa is so helpful with this type of stuff! :D

[@junepark1003]

I agree! I’v also experienced that monstera doesn’t really grow roots inside moss poles.

[@dora9368]

Your plants are the best ❤🎉😊

[@HeatherOatmeal]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I have a monstera that I was trying to decide on what kind of support to give, so I'll skip the moss pole. 😊

[@duaneleeper3259]

Your string of pearls in the background is beautiful

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! ☺️

[@MidnightSunConnection]

Thank you for this ❤

[@sh0elacebelt]

I can imagine with the extensive root growth into the pole that it probably requires a lot more watering as well compared to others that dont quite grow into it as much.

[@margieaustin6130]

Beautiful space

[@sonnymarshall1088]

Its good to have them attached to moss poles but i fill mine with aroid mix incase they get root rot in the pot they will just continue to grow instead of dying with the pole. easy to take cuttings as they are allready rooted 2

[@turtleman190]

The moss gives the exact same functionality.

[@Binnie_303]

I think people misunderstand that the moss pole is a extension of your pot- meaning however you treat your pot is how you should be treating your pole. As we know, monsteras like to dry out almost completely between waterings, so your moss pole should reflect that. In other words, monsteras don’t need a constant moist pole like philodendrons would. Not sure why people don’t realize this, but it’s much easier when your monstera gets big and mature to have a moss pole, instead of getting rid of it or chopping and propagating unrooted cuttings because it no longer fits in your house.

[@sandy_carpetsthesecond5013]

​@@Binnie_303Yeah but once your role dries out, it's a pain in the ass to wet again, so it's kind've easier to use the same substrate instead of moss.
Plus, I find my soil poles stay more hydrated for longer like the pot itself, unlike my moss poles which dry out way faster than my soil.

[@teresakurzacz2341]

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[@gracieshomeandgardens5089]

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[@stephenkuwadii]

Wow 👍

[@punkiechow9234]

How to help monstera deliciosa to grow bigger leaf quicker?

[@perezomamalin9063]

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[@DDryTaste]

The P in sphagnum is silent.