Helping my dad put some new soil and install a moss pole and wanted to know if I should split the plant in two or mount both to the pole, or two poles? Thanks for any help.
Monsteras don’t need moss poles. I grow mine on a leftover cedar fence pole and it’s loving life! But if you do want to add one, it’s really a personal choice how you set it up. If you want a fuller looking plant, use a large moss pole (so it can accommodate the roots from both), two moss poles in the same pot, or separate them. All are fine. Depends on what you want
ES_Legman
You don’t really need a moss pole but you can add support like a plank a coco coir pole or whatever. Deliciosa will reach maturity without them but other Monsteras do need proper climbing support with nutrients in order to mature.
But if you give it a moss pole you should try to get the aerial roots into the sphagnum. I usually use grafting tape to help the plant if it’s established to root itself into the pole and then just keep it moist and wait.
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Monsteras don’t need moss poles. I grow mine on a leftover cedar fence pole and it’s loving life! But if you do want to add one, it’s really a personal choice how you set it up. If you want a fuller looking plant, use a large moss pole (so it can accommodate the roots from both), two moss poles in the same pot, or separate them. All are fine. Depends on what you want
You don’t really need a moss pole but you can add support like a plank a coco coir pole or whatever. Deliciosa will reach maturity without them but other Monsteras do need proper climbing support with nutrients in order to mature.
But if you give it a moss pole you should try to get the aerial roots into the sphagnum. I usually use grafting tape to help the plant if it’s established to root itself into the pole and then just keep it moist and wait.