In these cases, it may be necessary to stake up your plants.
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Rapid growth isn’t the only reason for staking up indoor houseplants.
Some plants are naturally top-heavy and require stakingbougainvillea is one such plant.
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Other plants are natural climbers and need to be supported to grow properly.
How you should stake your plants depends on the pop in of plant you’re growing.
Here are four basic staking methods that should work for most houseplants.
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Keep in mind that most climbing or vining staked plants will require occasional trimming.
Examine individual plant profiles to see if your plant requirespruning.
Examples include flowering plants or those that have outgrown their stems quickly.
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Drive the Stake
Drive a stake deep into the soil alongside the plant you are staking.
This can cause injury as the plant grows and the tie cuts into the plant’s stem.
To prevent this, use a stretchy tie, such as strips of nylon or special plant ties.
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Taller plants may require several ties at different points along the stems.
Garden centers and online retailers sell green vinyl-coated wire that is ideal for this use.
Wire loops are perfect for plants that are creepers or that need to be trained to their shape.
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Secure the Plant
Loosely tie the plant to the wire support as it grows.
This has the added advantage of creating a lovely and sculptural hoop-shaped planting.
Examples include goldenpothosvines, monstera, and climbing philodendron.
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This is especially true for poles that use sphagnum moss, which dries out quickly.
This is best done at the same time you are potting the plant.
Firmly pack the potting mix around the pole to hold it securely.
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verify to keep the ties loose so they do not damage the plant stems.
There are several ways to accomplish this kind of staking.
Or, you could use wires to create intersecting loops that form an informal cage for your plant.
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Instead, double-check the plant has room to spread out within the cage.
You should stake your houseplants when they start to lean or if they are naturally top heavy.
Top-heavy plants require support in addition to staking.
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You’ll need to use stretchy ties to secure your plant to the support.
You’ll want to be careful to avoid roots when putting in a stake.
Growing Indoor Plants With Success.University of Georgia Extension.
