Watering Moss Poles
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- Hi all,
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Hi all,
re-uploading this video as the audio was too quiet for some viewers.
Hey. How tall are you? Just wondering about the height of your fully grown plants in poles and I don’t know the scale
Nevermind about my holes in the caps ? I see you do! Thank you
Turn on the titles 🙄
Turn cc on …..🫤😳😬
I love how your approach is so matter of fact. Like there is no secret, and any average person can do this to achieve such beautiful growth. Thank you for the explanations, I'm off to make my first moss pole!
Thanks :)
That was the best demonstration ever! I could see the moss poles getting watered right behind you as you kept filming! Well done!! 👌🪴
"What I do on a daily basis is I walk around my apartment and give my moss poles a squeeze." .. >> You've just validated my life 🌿
I hit the thumbs up when you said plants don't work on a schedule! I really enjoy how you share your understanding of established norm's whether they are right or wrong. So many out there are just repeating info everyone has decided is the answer because its been repeated so often and its a quick and easy way to answer. Makes me think i can watch any video and still learn or pick up at least 1 or 2 new things from you!
I started making my moss poles about two months ago. They dried out so quickly. Then I came across your video stating the moss had to be tightly packed to retain moisture. Thanks!
I’m looking forward to putting my melanochrysum on my first moss pole! Can’t wait to see the results. Hopefully it works! Please keep making videos, I’m getting so much out of them 🥰
Well? How did you do? How is your plant doing?
Thank you from Russia. Very helpful guide
Thanks for clear explanations, i learn watering moss poll the easiest way & enjoy watching.
You always explain things so well!
Just made my moss poles the way you instructed. Thanks so much
Thanks for the info. I 💚all your plants!!
Thank you very much for sharing your experiences, this year I will grow my plants your way
Excellent presentation and clear and precise! Thank you for being sharing with our community.
Thank you :)
Been obsessed with your channel. Really excited to try vertically growing plants with moss poles! Big thanks! 🥰❤️
Thank you:) happy growing :)
So lovely to see the water from the bottles dripping down the poles and they are getting a brownish-look (sign of being watered) nice video!
Incredible routine!! U are such an amazing plant parent🪴
I really appreciate your videos and your techniques! Your plants are amazing. You've inspired me to get into growing my plants on moss poles too
Thank you :)
Love these awesome ideas you have, very clever and simple to follow. I got all my ingredients and look forward to having a go at growing my plants vertically. So excited 😂
Thank you :) happy growing !
New video!!!! Thank you sir!
Pour les petits tuteurs en sphaigne, j'ai tenté de mettre à l'intérieur un lacet en coton. Un lacet de chaussure qui part dans le pot et remonte jusqu'au haut du tuteur. Résultat : mieux que rien 😏 La sphaigne ne crisse pas quand j'appuie dessus, mais de là à dire que c'est suffisant, je ne crois pas. Le bouchon de la bouteille, pas facile à percer, si ? Toujours un grand merci pour vos vidéos ! 🍀
Made my own moss poles yesterday following your tutorial and they came out beautifully. One shorty and one extra long chonky boi for a maturing silver sword.
I hope you are enjoying youtube! And your celebrity plants :)
Great info, thank you, and beautiful plants
Thanks :)
Is it just me that was mesmerised watching the moss poles darken in colour from the top throughout the video XD
Man it works so well. It’s insane. I’m gonna copy this😂
I've liked every video I watched of you 👏🏼 brilliant content
Thank you:) appreciate it !
Ça y est, j'ai enfin compris comment vous mainteniez l'humidité des "moss-poles" : les bouteilles 😉! Merci ! 👌🍀
Hi Jan,
Thanks for this video, love your moss poles, actually love the way plants are growing on these moss poles 😄 I know the best time for repotting is spring or early summer. But I received a pot (non draining holes but with the wright soil) with 3 gorgeous plants (M. Thai constellation, Ph. florida ghost and Ph. warscewiczii aurea flavum. We're in the middel of summer here. Is it wise to repot them now (after some acclimation time off course). Or wait until spring next year?
I repot all year around :)
Hi, Jan! Wondered how your regime/experience is going at your new place , with the watering some of the moss poles outdoors now? Would love to know how that’s going as all of mine are outside as well. Any tips and tricks would be great.!
Hey :) same regime but outside requires higher frequency of watering due to the increased airflow & lower humidity :)
Will you make a video on how you make your plastic back moss poles? Thanks!
can't wait to pot up some of my climbers on moss poles!! do you recommend a certain time to do so? i'm in australia too, would around early september be a good time?
I personally repot anytime of the year but if u’re not confident maybe wait till spring :)
How do you keep them from tipping over? Any tips for preventing kitties from scratching or climbing them?
Do you put a hole at the base of the plastic bottle as well ? because that's the only way we can get the water to drip out besides squeezing it, but then it comes out way too fast, we have put 7 holes in the cap and still nothing comes out 🤔😕
Hello! No thanks to your videos, I decided to up my plant game to let those leaves to mature! Haha😂
In your opinion, do you reckon by adding stuff like leca balls/coco chips alongside the moss in the pole will help to retain moisture longer (and perhaps adding weight to hold the pole down better)? I do not have the luxury of time to attend to my plant often. Thanks in advance 🍻
How many holes u got in the lids or does it really matter?
Hi.. i just made moss poles for my paraiso & Florida ghost using your method. Thank you so much.. 😊👍🏻 but i just want to know, if i use liquid nutrients for my plants like you did, should i stop using osmocote?
I stopped using it but reckon it won’t be harmful if you use both. Thanks :)
Nice to meet you!
I'm a lucky, I found you in TH-cam!
Your all videos are very interesting for me!
I have a question...
Does Mospol need to be wet all the time?
Thank you so much!
Thanks :) i keep my moss pole moist at all times
What do you think about self watering moss poles do they work
Hi, I like your Philidendron atabapoense.
This is the video exactly i wanted
And im wondering how did u solve light issue??
Check out my houseplant tour part 2 :)
have you ever tried wetting agents on the moss pole?
My moss pole looks always dry even I am using your method. Please suggest what extra I need to do.
Hello, I would like to ask, since the medium is so well draining, do u “reuse” the water that is drained for other pots or the water are for one time use ?
Yes I collect the water & use it to water the plants on my balcony :)
Hi, thank you for the video. I just created moss poles. I'm just wondering is it okay to put there organic fertilizer?
Thank you 🙂
It might get a bit smelly :P
i love how my plants thrive on these mosspoles, thanks! i have one question tho. i notice that some mosspoles develop a white fungus. i only water them when they're crunchy. any idea on how to avoid this?
Maybe there is not enough airflow :)
Good video! I'm just wondering, have you ever had mold on your moss pole? Last month I made my first moss poles and installed them, after a couple of days a furry layer of mold started appearing on some of them, so I let the moss pole dry out completely. Since then I've just been misting the moss pole, which I guess doesn't do a lot to it. What would you advise doing in this situation? Just keep on keeping them moist?
Hi,
In another Video he names some reasons why moss poles can become moldy.
1. Maybe you have packed the moss too tight. (Bad air flow, moss at the inside stays wet)
2. The quality of the moss is very important. Low quality moss can become moldy very quickly.
3. Some mosses continue dead plant roots. You have to sort these out because they can get moldy very quickly.
@@ottifant9723 thanks for your reply and all the information! I looked it up and apparently the white furry mold is harmless. Still I ended up spraying it with some hydrogen peroxide and it has only returned in some tiny spots
Does anyone have a good substitute for US for the AU brand nutrients. I was going to order and ship but they can’t ship liquids. I have used pro blend GROW and dynagrow foliage pro but they seem kinda meh.
i don't have a drill or those metal things to burn holes. do you have any solution for that?
Do you use regular tap water always? Just concerned about build up lime scale on my leaves and in the poles, if I where to try these moss poles 🤔 Thanks for the informative video ❤
I have a water filter :)
@@sydneyplantguy Thank you :) Would that be the same as the 'Reverse osmosis' water?
Yes :)
I wonder if bottom-watering would work for these moss poles-will there be sufficient capillary action to suck up the water from the bottom up…? Have you ever tried it?
I doubt it but haven’t tried but seen people make self watering moss poles with a pcv pipe and fabric as a wick
How do you avoid rot root from watering the moss pole so much?
What is the composition of soil or mixture thay fill up.your pot for money plant, pothos & Other plants
Do you think if I were to add a moss pole similar to yours to an already long and established philodendron Brasil would it grow lots aerial roots into the pole eventually or would it be better to start with smaller plants and let them root into the pole as they grow?
Always start with a small plant :)
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Hi, my question is: how is it good for my plants to be watered by the moss when the pot in the bottom is still wet? I'm afraid of overwatering trying to keep my moss pole wet cause where I live the moss pole can dry in a couple of days while the pot takes sometimes more than one week or two to be dry...
Thanks for your help!
Water with less volume so the water doesn’t reach the pot :)
Brillant
Thanks :)
Can you please tell me which is the best sphagnum moss for the moss pole of my monstera deliciosa plant? I bought my plant from Home depot. Thanks!
I get mine from Bunnings :)
Yo how large are the holes on your wattering bottles?
Like smaller holes so it drips slower?
Random sizes. I have same with smaller holes some with larger and they all work just fine :) just give it a try, suppose start small and you can always make them bigger
This moss pole system has changed my life 😍🪴🥳
Hehe hope for the better ;)
I'm doing all this but I'm having trouble with my water bottles not draining at all. Then I go in and make the holes a little bit bigger and they drain too quick. Do you have any advice? Thank you!
I talk more about it here: Q&A #2 while repotting - Moss poles, watering etc.
th-cam.com/video/OZ0AbJWXggs/w-d-xo.html
As ridiculous as this may sound, I'd love to see your flipping technique for the water bottle drippers. It's an art (that I have much to learn about 😅)
I talk more about it here : Q&A #2 while repotting - Moss poles, watering etc.
th-cam.com/video/OZ0AbJWXggs/w-d-xo.html
@@sydneyplantguy I missed that you leave the cap on and put some holes in it - that seems like a critical step haha. I was just flipping it really quick (without a cap) which consistently creates a bit of a mess during the 500ms that the bottle is flipping, but as soon as the mouth of the bottle is resting on the moss, there is enough resistance from the moss to keep it dripping slow. A lid with holes makes way more sense! Thrilled to realize this haha
When do you water the pot and when do you water the moss?
I only water the pole and the water dripping through the pole will keep the pot moist :)
Hi there. What is the direction of your plants facing out? Tq
Sorry what do you mean? Do you mean the direction of my windows? I have north-east& north-weat facing windows
Ok, so when I initially turn my bottles over a small amount of water comes out. But because of physics, the flow of water stops after a couple of seconds ...how do you actually get the water to come out that isn't going to take all day? I appreciate your videos..I've already made 4 of your poles, just trying to figure out this watering piece!
I’m addressing this in a Q&A video that should be live tonight :)
Perfect!! Bc I tried watering today, and I just got home and there's only 2 inches of water gone from the bottle 🤣
@@sydneyplantguy What is the name of the video!?!?!?! I am having the same issue and came back here to ask the same question.
Do you know the name of the video where he addresses this issue? I am baffled as to how this can work with a closed system aside from the holes on the bottom. (Cap).
In case anyone was looking this answer here's the video he mentions it: th-cam.com/video/OZ0AbJWXggs/w-d-xo.html
Would watering the moss pole weekly cause root rot in the pot?
Not if the medium is aerated and well draining
How do you fertilize them? What kind of fertilizer?
GT Australia Foliage Focus
Hi, can you please tell me what gauge wire did you use for mose pole?
1mm
Do you use nutrient EVERY time you water?
Weekly
That's great but... mine poles are not able to sustain vertical position with a bottle on top. How do you stabilize them? I've seen your vidoes about moss poles, I did exact same thing. But still they wiggle...
I don't stabalize them at all. It just works for me ... I'm very diligent when I pop the bottle on there though
@@sydneyplantguy I see. Thank you :)
Hello Jan (& Sir Brad of Braddles), the Instagram link to your GT liquid fertiliser is not working. Love your content, keep it coming🎉
I think they changed their IG handle at some stage :) if you just Google Growth Technology Australia you’ll find their website :)
And thank you:)
How often do you usually water your moss poles?
Really depends on the plants and the season but usually 1-2 times
Brilliant 🪴🥹…..
Where did you get your pipette? Im sick of teaspooning my foliage focus
Amazon :)
Do you fertilize every time you water the pole?
Once a week :)
Can peat moss be used on any kind of plants ?
I’d stay away from using peat moss :) you can use coco peat as an alternative in your mix
Where do you get your pots like that?
Bunnings :)
How did you put holes in the lid without breaking it sir?
Drill
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Do you empty the excess water under the pot?
Yes
Thank you for this vidéo 💚🇫🇷🙏
Some of the moss poles look green, does something grow on them (aside from the large intended plant!)
It’s algae, not harmful :)
How do you deal with pests with the poles and plants?
Q&A while making Moss Poles - Fertiliser, Pest Treatment, Moss Poles etc
th-cam.com/video/zQnLMWhrPQA/w-d-xo.html
i am too lazy to make my own moss poles & bought the ones that are pre made. Any suggestions on how to keep those watered?
As long as they are made from sphag moss it would be the same process. Most likely they are coco coir which won’t retain moisture so no need to water them
@@sydneyplantguy yes, they are coco coir....so NO need to water them??? I am confused by your answer
Hi! I made my first moss pole and potted a plant with it just recently. I tried the water bottle method and the water didn't seep down even though I left it for 3 hours. The pole is crunchy. What am I doing wrong?
Sounds like the moss might either be blocking the holes or the surface tension of the water isn’t allowing it to release. Wigglenit around a bit until u find the right balance
@@sydneyplantguy thank you for the quick reply! I'll try that 😊
Tried this and I don't know why the water doesn't flow out when I hold the bottle parallel to the ground, even just in my hand, 3-4 holes in the lid and the water doesn't come out of the holes (they're all pretty big too). I have to put them at a slight tilt for some odd reason.
Surface tension 🙌
Only 1 bottle for 1 long moss pole? weekly?
It depends on the season, where abouts the moss pole is, the weather, the size of the plant etc. at least once a week but most likely a couple of times :)
Thanks to you and your channel, I made my first moss poles! I didn't realize the moss can be stringy. Some of the tiny ones fall out of the grid even though the meshing is quite compact (like yours I'd say). Is it my moss that's the issue or is it how it is?
The moss will stop shedding eventually :)
Hi. Do you use tap water?
I filter my water but tap water should be totally fine (depending on the quality of the tap water in your country)
Ive just made my first moss pole, but it smells weird. Like earthy, but mouldy! Is that normal? It just doesn't smell healthy.
It could be that you got a batch of bad moss :/ mine smells fresh & foresty
@@sydneyplantguy Hmm, so it does smell... I could be confusing that damp woodland scent with damp and going mouldy. I'll live with it for a bit and see. I just wasn't expecting the room would smell like a forest 😄
Just occurred to me whether or not constantly fertilizing indoor plants cause harm to one's health since you get to inevitably ingest the fumes?
Not to my knoweldge :) i’m sure there’s much worse fumes around the home … like cleaning products :P
Thank you for the re-upload ♥️ I have a question about your fertilizer. As I didn't get which product of this brand you are using (they seem to have a lot) and I cannot get them here in Europe: what nutrients in which amount does this fertilizer have? Does it need to be suitable for hydroculture or can you just take a standard liquid fertilizer?
I use the Foliage Focus nutrient :) www.growthtechnology.com.au/
I spent a couple of hours researching an alternative. His liquid fertilizer seems to be different from commonly available ones, because it contains a special form of calcium and magnesium and is buffered to a certain pH. In the EU/Uk Liquid Gold Leaf contains very similiar ingredients (also rich in Ca, Mg, S) and is a pretty hyped product. If you have the money and can find it anywhere, I recommend buying that.
In germany Compo complete should be a good, cheaper alternative.
When you use a liquid fertilizer generally only use half the recommended amount, otherwise salts start to build up. This can happen even more quickly in moss poles, since a lot of water evaporates from there.
@@Plantdude44 thank you so much. I thought that it might be an NK-fertilizer. I'm still very new to plant parenting and fertilizers are still a foreign area to me. So I'm not too sure about the other ingredients like magnesium and calcium. Thanks so much for looking it up ♥️
Where I can find out
Growth Technology Foliage Focus?
They sell in australia only. I get mine from growing grounds
@@sydneyplantguy Can you please, share the site link because I can't see it related to the CCS solution on this website? Regards
Try putting the microphone close to where you are...the echo should disappear.
Its like listening to you through a 44 gallon drum!
Hi how is the Name of the Messias plant please ?
I am about to put some plants into moss poles but became hesitant when I heard of potential problems with algae. How do you handle algee on your poles?
I don’t ‘handle’ algae. It’s not harmful so it’s not a problem at all :)
Does anyone know the name of the plant on the table at 5:58?
Manjula pothos
But while watering the moss pole won't u end up overwatering the plants, plz guide in this context
I address it in this video, i don't 'overwater' the plant because my mix is very chunky and aerated
my water bottle like makes a seal..
Keeping moist at all times….