Making a plant on plank WITH MOSS!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- A viewer suggested that I make a moss plank to try out....so here it is! I hope you enjoy this video and check back for more houseplant content!
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I made this kind of moss support plank a few years ago. Instead of using staples, I used fishing line. I worked 6 inches at a time, securely wrapping the moss as I went. I then moved onto the next 6 inches until the plank was covered. As the line is clear, it practically disappears into the moss, leaving a nice clean finish. My Rhaphidophora Hayi loves it.
That's what I was thinking....this would be great for a shingling type plant. I'm curious to see how it works with a pothos! Thanks Lizzy
Great idea, Jeff.
Thanks!
I think you might get the best of both worlds… the moss will retain more moisture than a bare board… and roots that enter the moss will find a solid surface to attach to. The plank will protect the backside of the moss to keep it from drying too quickly -similar to your plastic poles.
Will be interesting to see how it goes.
Thanks for the suggestion Kris. Really curious to see how this plank does in the long run
What a great idea Jeff! So great to see Pickles. She's such a lil cutie! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Linda
You’re such a good tutor. Your explanation & visual detail is awesome. Love the moss plank. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Carol
I've been doing something similar but with sticks (usually 3) and moss.
And I assume it works?!?!
I would just staple hardware cloth over it
Great idea!
While wood can and does rot over a very long time, unless you've got worms and other things hanging out in your planters, things just don't break down like they do outside. For example, if you've got dead leaves outside, they naturally compost because of the different bugs, but if your house plant loses a bunch of leaves and you leave them on the top of the pot, they just aren't going to break down, and will just get extra crispy until you eventually remove them. If a leaf will not breakdown and compost then it's going to take forever and ever and two days for a plank of wood to. I would just look out for mold and that's only if you keep it really moist!
Very good information, thanks Marisa
I love that “ forever and two days” I think I’ll borrow that if you don’t mind 😂😅😜
@@Plantbliss haha go ahead! My grandpa used to say it to us kids when we would sleep over and he was waiting for our parents to come. He would say "they're taking forever and ever and two days". We thought it was funny, now as an adult I realize he was just tired from having a houseful of kids asking him "why?" 🤣
Please do post an update in a few months, would you?
I've already swapped out this cutting as it did nothing. I will definitely update in a few months
Hi Jeff 👋, can't wait to see an update. Luv,luv the manjula pothos.can't forget pickles intro.
I hope it works
@@EverythingPlants I hope so too. Those manjula pothos. Are one of the more difficult pothos to grow 🪴. And get large and lush. Have a great day. 🤗✅💯
Interesting...but like you said...messy.
Nice to see Pickles!
Yup.... we'll see how it goes lol
Thank you for sharing! Very informative! Hi pickles, he’s a cutie 🥰
Thanks for watching, Exotic Water.
Check out Plantn Wit Pete; he grows on moss-covered planks. That's the first place I saw them. He also has a tutorial on how to put the moss on the plank with fishing line. #plantnwitpete
Thanks Janice. Just after you sent this, the person that recommended the moss plank actually sent me a link to this video! so thank you I appreciate it.
Ariel roots are so cool. Plants are just amazing.
Yes they are!
I love the part where you mentioned just putting the plank/wood in the soil. I'm definitely going to my neighborhood store and purchasing the scrap cedar wood. They have no problem cutting it for me. 😊
Great segment!
I makes everything so much easier. If you place it outside the pot then you have to find a good way to secure it to the pot....and there isn't a good way hahaha. And then the watering like I mentioned in the video.
Thanks for the very detailed guidance. I’ll be curious to see what you will think of it, if you’ll like it. It does look very nice, nicer than the ones encased in wire.
In the fall I got enthusiastic and built numerous moss poles, perhaps 12-15. At least half of them I ended up removing bc the plants were not happy. I ended up overwatering them by trying to keep the moss wet. I don’t think I’ll use moss poles in the future. Using a plank is more appealing to me.
I’d like to ask a question: Do I remember correctly that you do not avoid getting your scindapsus leaves wet? You do wash/spray them off, just like your other plants, right? I’ve heard/read people suggest to avoid getting water on the leaves bc they don’t like it. What’s your take on it? Thank you.
The only plants that I avoid getting water on the leaves as best as I can is succulents. Whenever I spray off plants especially my expensive ones in the basement. Just make sure that you have good airflow. I have an oscillating fan to circulate air and this also helps with water drops on the leaves evaporating.
@@EverythingPlants I run a ceiling fan 24/7. Thank you for taking the time to respond.
@@ildikojones7073 then you are good to go!!!
@@EverythingPlants Thanks again!
Wow! This is giving me so many ideas!!! Now I’m thinking to add either plastic or wire hardware cloth at the front of a wooden plank to keep the moss against the plank.
Nice!!! I have never tried this before so I'm sure I will find pros and cons and perhaps better ways to improve this method
I wanted to grow moss on screen... I tried it with a little glue. I did stick, but it never grew. Maybe the roots couldn't really thrive?! I might try some thin board I wanted to use it for the background of my fish tank instead of a fake picture 'cuz my tanks have all live plants!
Thank you Jeff. I can’t wait to see some updates on this manjula. ❄️💚🙃
Thanks Judy. I hope it works
I'd be afraid of the moss drying out too fast. Let us know how fast it dries out compared to the moss poles please!
My moss poles dry out in a day anyways hahaha
My dog’s name is Pickles also! So cute.
Great name! Lol
Think I prefer this to traditional moss poles💜
Ya....I will give it time, but I am hoping it helps the aerial roots adhere to the plank faster
Any update after few months later?
Not yet. I replaced the original plant with a jade satin scindapsus so I'm still waiting for some new growth lol sorry
That pencil is rough... What did you do to it? No lead, smashed up end... Lol 🤣 I'm so mean
It's a hard working pencil ✏️
@@EverythingPlants pretty soon it will be like an inch long and your pointing device will not be visible 🤣
It needs a name ...... like " Big Bird ". 😄
@@southofthesticks 🤣
I know you don’t like moss poles because they are messy, but this looks a lot more messy than actual moss poles. I am intrigued to see how this goes. Let the trial begin😊
Lol that's why near the middle of the video I wasn't to confident that I would like the moss plank, but we will see!
@@EverythingPlants, yea, I posted my comment early on in the video. I should wait till the end, lol.
@@ChristyD97 I do this for videos too....no worries haha
I would use fishing line.
I just used what I had on hand at home
Great idea to take us along from the beginning of your moss on planks experiment. I look forward to seeing how this goes. Thank you for always sharing such great ideas 💡
Thanks Olaf....I sure hope it works out. Stay tuned!
Hello from Puerto Rico!!! Interesting concept. What I did is make a plank moss pole and placed on top of the wood plank on my Dubia. Will make a video soon.
Can't wait and I'm trying to pick up a bit of Spanish with your videos lol
Do you ever take a break pant off of a plank to extend the driveway plank?
I just put a Baltic Blue pothos on a plank that’s 2 ft long (plank) and I know it will eventually need to be extended.
I have not had a plant outgrow the plank yet but my plan is to see if I can secure safely another plank onto the existing plank or I will air layer the top section of the plant..... Let it grow roots and then propagate that top cutting into another pot and continue the process of getting larger leaves. Hopefully that makes sense
Can’t wait for an update!
May I add a comment? Wood naturally decomposes, breaks down, and "rots" in the most natural of habitats in nature.
Yes, but I have not had an issue with rotting so far!
That’s an interesting experiment but Personally my OCD kicked in just looking at the messy and hanging moss on the sides. I like better the clean looking planks that you did to most of ur plants
Generally, I do not like moss for the messiness of it....but I'll try it and see how it goes. If it doesn't work or if it's TOO messy then it's a goner haha
I've had twine deteriorate over quite a short time when it's in contact with moisture, so watch out for that. I like your idea but I think I like moss poles better. Once the plant is growing well on them they don't look so messy, but then I have a sort of "casual esthetic" lol.
Ya....I figured it would, but it's all I had on hand that day 🤣 I'm testing EVERYTHING HAHA
I live in a desert so my moss poles dry out impossibly fast. I think the plank will help keep it from drying out so fast. Recently I got a moss pole contraption that has a netting on the front and clear plastic on the back. It keeps moisture for days.
I think I know what you're talking about with that contraption. My moss pools dry out super fast as well
I love this idea and it looks so great! I really want to do some planks.
I envision dogs doing zoomiez in my house and all the planks going over one by one 😂. Sooo maybe I’ll just wait and watch you. 😜
I have a few plank videos on my channel if you want to check those out. I have three small dogs and I've never had a plank fall over lol
Would really like an update on if this was worth it
One is coming soon!
Really looking forward to it. Thank you @@EverythingPlants
@@godisgod I included it in the LIVE from the other day
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Dope! gonna check it out @@EverythingPlants
I love your videos, Jeff. I'm just finding time to watch this. I was wondering how can he attach the moss to the plank, genius! I like the look. I haven't tried the plank method yet, but I think I like the look of moss. Keep me posted please
I think you should definitely try putting a pothos on a plank!!!!
@@EverythingPlants I agree! Your plant with the huge leaves is gorgeous.
It's Spaghnum moss right?
Yes!
@@EverythingPlants I thought it really looked nice !
Thanks...now let's see how it performs haha
Very very excited to see how this works long term. In theory it should be brilliant.
I hope so! Stay tuned
This looks awesome!! I can't wait to see how she does!
Oh!! HI Pickles!!
I hope it works out!
I never tried using wood but I see more and more people use it. Maybe I will try it some day 😊 New follower here from Techplant 😁
Hello and welcome!!! I have a few plank videos if you are interested. Here is a recent watering one
th-cam.com/video/5JzmLRmIh9I/w-d-xo.html
@@EverythingPlants Thank you 😊
Pickles is so precious! Nice to see her again.
Thanks Lisa....I had to get her back in the videos.
Very neat idea...
Thanks Leah.... we'll see how it goes.
Hi, Jeff I have a moss plank from little big company
Hey Cecile. I have never seen it there before.....is it similar to mine?
@@EverythingPlants I order it back in September
Yes but the plank is wider so the moss have a wider surface
I think I might be trying this for my next plank! I have a question for ya tho. I grabbed Cedar picket fence posts for mine, and they come fairly rough. I sanded down the one I already threw together, but I was thinking, would the roots possibly like the rougher texture to grab onto? Thoughts?
As always, thank you Jeff..!