In the case of monstera, adding a moss pole benefits the plant over time.
What Is a Moss Pole?
Why Some Plants Need Moss Poles
Moss poles help mimic the natural environment of certain climbing houseplants.
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Moss Pole or No Moss Pole for a Monstera?
Insert the pole into the soil of your potted monstera at the base of the plant’s stem.
Push it down far enough so that it is held in place by the soil.
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As the monstera grows, its aerial roots will begin to grow into the moss.
Until that happens, the plant needs to be manually secured to the pole.
Key Takeaways: Moss Poles for Monstera
A moss poleunlike a coir poledries out over time.
Keep it looking fresh by misting it with a spray bottle.
The frequency depends on the humidity in your home and other factors.
As a rule of thumb give it a quick misting whenever it feels dry to the touch.
It is possible to grow a monstera without a moss pole but it has drawbacks.
Without a moss pole, the plant has nothing to climb onto and will likely look unruly and floppy.
Over time, the monstera will latch onto the moss pole by itself.
Keep your moss pole upright with a larger pot to help keep the base of the pole in place.
Add rocks and sand to the bottom to secure it.
If you have a pot with multiple sturdy holes, try positioning a zip tie to stabilize the pole.
(However, do not zip-tie the plant to the poleuse a soft tie, instead.)
