How To Make A Moss Pole

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[@petronellalala]

I made a self-watering moss pole. almost the same as this one. but i have a pvc pipe in it. (Closed on the bottom) a piece of cotton rope in the pipe and wraped around it. Then you can fill the pipe with water (i do it once a week) the rope absorbs the water and ensures that the moss remains moist. I also made the pipe longer then the moss part. So i can use the pole as a stake.

[@alenkamoore7262]

Wow that sounds super interesting! Do you have a video please 🙏🏽🤩

[@crowelladeVil]

I just wanted to say that you are my absolute favorite plant KZbinr ever. I love how you are so informative and knowledgeable, but still have a great sense of humor. I'm here to learn about plants, not hear someone pretend they don't know how to pronounce plant names 🙄(a KZbinr pet peeves of mine -it ain't cute!). Also, I freaked out last week because I've been reading the book Wiseguys that one of my favorite movies, Goodfellas, was based on. My bf happened to read the author's name out loud, which is Nicholas Pileggi, and I was like what?? No way! I didn't even realize that. 😂

[@Jesi]

What do you mean by pretend they don't know how to pronounce plant names? A KZbinr does that?

[@MsAngieDawn9597]

Just discovered your channel yesterday and have been binging and learning so much. Love all that - but I have to say that idk how you keep a straight face with some of the things you say. I’m constantly thinking “that’s what she said” 😂😂😂 The 12 year old boy in my brain can’t help but go there.

[@GOTHOTTHOTVISUAL]

Just discovered this channel and I love it already. Thank you for being descriptive and helpful 🥰 can't wait to try this for my monstera ❤

[@susanturner9023]

I wasn’t thinking cigarette, exactly! 👌😆✌🏻❤️🪴

[@kimmarie6669]

me either 😂 I had the word blunt come instantly in mind 😲

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Nick! WOW! I never realized there was an easy way to make a moss pole. I've seen other videos on making them and they were pretty complicated. Thank you so much for sharing and for the link.

[@icenightdado3826]

I thought about doing them myself a lot recently! So the video came just on time :D ty

[@jillynnrekowski3106]

Insert a 1/2” PVC pipe in the center of your moss pole leaving 8+ inches (the depth of your pot) exposed at the bottom. Place the exposed section of pipe into the pot to anchor the moss pole. Use PVC couplers to add more sections (height) to the moss pole. Another option is to drill holes into the pipe before construction so that you can water the plant by pouring water into the top of the pipe.

[@patriciatatich3014]

Crisscrossing some zip ties below the sphagnum keeps it from sliding down…🤔

[@patriciatatich3014]

Added step….

[@jillynnrekowski3106]

Thanks, I hadn’t heard that before. I’ll start doing that. 👍🏼

[@jimc6694]

​@patriciatatich3014 dumb question but......How is the spagnum going to fall or drop when the bottom is touching the soil? Will it just baturally compress together over time?

[@bethpitsor5808]

Hi Nick! I am so glad you showed this! Most assume we know this,,

[@savanahhummel8158]

If you leave an inch and a half at the top you can water with a bottle like Sydney plant guy.

[@savanahhummel8158]

This has changed the moss pole game for me and is the only way mine stay moist.

[@lyndiemaedubois3983]

New subscriber here! I’m going to make this! Thank you!

[@sarahchalmers1122]

Wow, this looks so much easier than I thought. Thanks Nick! Love your channel

[@sylviagutierrez7676]

I haven’t done one yet,I know how much better your plant will be ! 💚🌵🌱☘️

[@Greenplantguide]

Moss pole is a great for plants specially for money plant. Thanks for sharing💚💚💚

[@kimsmith8219]

So simple Nick. Thanks for sharing. I just love your videos!💚🍃🌱

[@kim99may]

Now I can make my own spagnum moss cigarette now! ❤😂❤

[@susanturner9023]

Hi Nick! Loving the new place! Thanks for the tutorial! ✌🏻❤️🪴

[@bigbonk3841]

The sphag moss tends to be the most expensive component. To prevent it from settling/compacting, I start add a course Orchid/bark mix down the middle. Then another thin row of sifted compost in the middle of the course mix. Ideally the course mix stays locked in and prevents the moss from shifting down, increases O2 exchange and deter mold. The compost in the center should be sifted to prevent cloging the course center lower in the pole after watering, and acting as a wick to maintain even moister throughout pole.

[@karenkrosnick8725]

Thank you Nic k. You made it seem simple to make. I will try it!

[@jakedobbs9962]

Awesome video! Super helpful!

[@jennibunny]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!

[@sabee7060]

I feel like someone watched out of the blue over my shoulder... as I created my moss poles weeks ago and exactly used the same materials like you (I guess plant people think alike) 🙂

[@DebraMarcoLeigh]

Thank you so much for this great idea. Love your videos.

[@rileyheredia423]

I’m really excited to try this! #HappyPlants 🧚🏼‍♂️

[@Miles_Hoffman]

Thank you for posting this information. I've yet to give this a try, so challenge accepted, I'll do it. 💚😎💚

[@serenamoore1358]

Thank you for the great video! It is so easy to follow!

[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

Great instructions-to the point. Thank you 💚

[@Mama90210]

Love your channel!

[@deniseakagvtspender5885]

That was fantastic. Thank you so much.

[@trinhibrows-rs3uy]

Thank you ❤

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

Thanks Nick!

[@Darenim]

That looks very doable!

[@sagewillowLisa]

Thank you for sharing! Have you made any self watering moss poles?

[@shanemaloy]

I guess I know what I'm doing this weekend!

[@heatherbochan7221]

Hi Nick, I ❤️ your channel! This video helped me get over my fear of making my own moss poles, which my plants and wallet are grateful for. After I cut the hardware cloth, the edges were quite sharp. I curves the end of each piece, but I’m curious how you deal with this? Thank you 😊

[@jenniferb9506]

And when all that sphagnum moss gets enough sun and water on it, IT'LL TURN GREEN WITH ALGAE! Does anyone else use sphagnum with orchid mix and see the top moss turn green!?

[@doowopshopgal]

Perfect

[@ekamarie6632]

I like to taper the bottom to a point. I snip like you did at first but go diagonally by 2 or 3, creating 2-3 skinny triangular-ish cut outs and fastening w zip ties (if you need to add it to an already well rooted pot. If I’m using it w Hoyas I roll a stick up in the middle of the spag before fastening. Bc I don’t want my Hoya roots getting all up in that wire if I later decide to remove it.

[@rileyheredia423]

2:14 same 😅😂

[@littleminna]

I'm really interested in seeing you put this in a pot with a plant. Personally my biggest question I still have unanswered in regards to moss poles is how to make it stay up straight with the whole plant. I made my moss poles with a bamboo stick in the middle that really goes down into the soil with the plant. And this didn't work, my plants get so heavy they tip over.

[@zab2929]

Not the sphagnum cigarette 😂

[@teahesse]

"giant sphagnum cigarette" 😂😂😂

[@CarolineCouture-os3ug]

Lmao , I giant moss cigarette. 😂

[@eehhh3791]

Hi there is it better to have wet sphagnum moss or completely dry sphagnum moss? Thanks for that

[@Lobankovanastia]

Hey, Nick! I like your channel and was very curious what do you think about semi-hydro (growing plants in LECA), did you try, why didn't you. It is a popular thing nowadays and I had mostly positive experience with it so far, sad that you have never mentioned it.

[@verap8792]

Does the moss not fall out from the bottom with it being hollow?

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@yooomama4295]

Thick….I think the word ur looking for is “wide” lol the thickness of the moss pole.

[@ekamarie6632]

Why does my spag dry out sooo damn fast. I swear I soak my moss for like 20 minutes every single day and it’s always bone dry. And my rooms humidity is like 65% I think all the moisture doesn’t stay in the moss where I want it just goes instantly into the air.

[@tristinalbright8370]

How do you keep the moss damp or wet so it won’t dry out?

[@keylamarin649]

How often should I mist the moss?

[@charbar1360]

Can you do this with coco coir instead of moss?

[@urasub]

will the moss ever start turning green?

[@lvignesh1]

Where can I buy the hardware cloth in Sydney? Can you share the product link please

[@jimc6694]

Do you live locally near a Menards..Home Depot...Lowes. they all have it.

[@FergieFlavor]

Does anyone know what type of wire he used?

[@AleeshaSattva]

The diameter of the circumference is the width of the moss pole ;)

[@RedBeamKano]

I wouldn’t go less than 8” either 😉

[@diniluwang]

Is it plastic or steel? Pls reply

[@Scorponox93]

Do you think it could work with coco coir instead of moss? Sphagnum moss is kinda hard to get where I live, plus, it's less sustainable from what I've heard. I also saw a video where someone made a pole with a pvc pipe wrapped in jute instead of moss, but I have doubts it'll work long term, for example, on a monstera.

[@vanessap7393]

I tried jute and it did not work.

[@jimc6694]

I have always used coco coir and wrap it around a structure. I guess it's not really a true "moss pole". I dont wet it either. Which kind of defeats the purpose. I guess I use it more as a structure because the aroids dont really root n into it. I really like Nick's idea.

[@MM-mu5pz]

Say Nick, if you could buy a pink princess philodendron 2 inch fully rooted starter plant for $44 would you do it? Or do you feel like that’s expensive?

[@JuniorFarquar]

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