MY ULTIMATE MOSS POLE GUIDE - everything I have learned about Moss Poles over the last 3 years

[@sydneyplantguy]

Hey all :) Hope you enjoy this tutorial. If you do liked this video I would appreciate if you'd share it with a friend/family so they can learn about Moss Poles too :) Follow me for more: - Website: www.sydneyplantguy.com/ - Instagram: instagram.com/sydneyplantguy/ - TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@sydneyplantguy

[@jksprouts]

Seeing my plants 'accepting' the moss pole and growing into it is magical! The leaves are looking larger and happier. 😊💚

[@mrbezani]

Thanks for this great video, perfect timing for me! My backyard is covered almost entirely in lush sphagnum moss. (Canada) Do you have any tips for using this moss to make moss poles? I wonder if I would need to dehydrate it completely first, or if I could use the "fresh" moss.

[@arturopedroza-so5uu]

What do you feed the plants ? Do you add anything like liquid fertilizer,? Also what fertilizer do you use for your monstera?.?.?

[@jenibean9968]

Almost exactly a year ago, I watched your moss pole making tutorial for the first time. I had a regular old trailing golden pothos I wanted to wrangle. This year, I have pothos leaves way bigger than my hand. Not to mention a growing collection of different plants on moss pole. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and helping me learn how to create a lush jungle in my home.

[@mayac2266]

I love how your cat supports you through the video by behaving and cuddling

[@sydneyplantguy]

He’s supervising 🤓

[@mercedesgonzalez3499]

I found you online a few months ago and I've been following much of your advice and let me tell you.... my plants are no longer just surviving.. they're thriving! This has given me such confidence with houseplant care and changed my whole world. Thank you from MA - USA

[@sydneyplantguy]

That is so nice to here 🥰 thank you!

[@skyangelthefan]

I am a Flight Attendant ✈️ and right before this trip started I thought and reminded myself to save all the plastic water bottles that I drank and I carried them around for this 4 day trip and I will be putting holes through the caps of the water bottle and putting them on the top of my moss/fern tree mix in my poles to water my poles. 👍

[@aloyer7488]

Aloha Sydney, Really enjoyed & appreciated your complete moss pole guide. You inspired me to start my moss pole journey one year ago, & I now have over 30 plants on moss poles. This video was not only a wonderful refresher, but also a great inspiration. Many Blessings on your plant journey, & much Aloha from Maui……

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you & happy growing :)

[@morsecodereviews1553]

This man got me hooked on the moss pole 🤣 I'm a brand spankin new plant parent too. My poles dry out hella quick here in the NE of US but it's heckin hot this summer and I use about 400w+ of grow lights. I sleep during the day and work overnight, the lights automatically come on at 11pm. Do yourself a favor, DON'T use the plastic "hardware cloth/mesh". Unless you don't mind zip-tying an additional dowel or stake to the back, as shown. The skinnier the pole, the floppier that rubbish plastic gets. I've found adding a piece of plastic sheeting on the back of my moss pole before adding the moss helps with the drying out too. I shoulda done that on day one. I made my own "grow vertical" poles too, using basic products bought from amazon. Worked like a charm! Glad to see Brad hamming it up as usual😂

[@jhowardsupporter]

I've been keeping plants for 10 plus years and that is the secret to indoor gardening, block out all available sunlight and use grow lights. I was awake for 4 days this weekend with the Colombian marching powder so I slept like a baby even with my lights. I only have 1 small philodendron and 3 small Hoyas though because climbing plants can quickly make a mess of the place. As for night growing it will probably make "day" temps cooler and "nights" hotter, will that cause problems? Only way to find out is try. I'm about to try to grow rare plants from the Himalayan Mountain, I'd rather play it safe and not say these will be the only ones in the world growing outside mountain regions but I'll say in my state no one else will have it. Time to start marching!

[@TheThunderer1701]

Thank you so much for making this video! I have barely started my plant journey and you have answered so many questions in just this video. I especially love the "start with small plants" section. THAT alone makes the very best sense. Excellent!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Glad it was helpful!:)

[@lornawilliams5012]

Hi, I wanted to say how well presented, thorough and easy to understand your videos are. I find it incredible that in one sitting you have answered questions I’ve spent hours searching for, and never found. I can truly say your standard is second to none

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you so much :) appreciate it :)

[@Tufteaz]

Such a well structured and efficiently explained video, you made it so easy to watch! 🍃💚

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@nowakd]

Thanks for the guidance! Following your tips, I now have 30 mosspoles with some plants nearly touching the ceiling. Time to chop and extend soon :) A tip for those struggling with your watering method: opt for square-shaped bottles! It might sound odd, but it truly makes a difference. I experimented with typical round bottles, like 1L Coca-Cola ones. With them, water either stops dripping entirely at some point or flows too rapidly. It's challenging to find the right balance between too few and too many holes (or different sizes of holes). Square bottles, on the other hand, seem more flexible (flat sides allow more wiggle room when sucking some air in) and better regulate water flow, making it easier to control the amount of water released over time. I don't have 1L Fuji water where I live, but there are other options - I use HDPE 1L bottles with DIN45 caps; it's also very easy to fill due to the wide bottleneck diameter.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you & thanks for sharing your experiences :)

[@nfecher11]

I just discovered you a couple of days ago and have been binge watching your videos. I've learned so much already (thank you!), you have a really great way of explaining things! I really love the why's as I'm the type that needs to understand the rationale, and we're not doing things just to be doing it :)

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@just_randomly]

Hey, I love that you put together a whole video about moss poles :) Just a quick thing I learned : use mesh in square form!! I started with a hexagon shaped mesh and it was flopping over the whole time. When I bought the square shaped mash it was a total game changer :D

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :) yes, good point !

[@sjperttula]

Wow! so much info! You made this sound so easy, so many examples! Thank you. I've been wanting to try this for a while but was lacking so much info. We will see how a moss pole works in Idaho's very dry humidity.

[@suepowell5008]

Hi Jan! I just made my first moss pole about a month ago. I started with a syngonium. My plant attached itself to the pole in less than 2 weeks and is doing well! All the things we have to take into account when growing plants, humidity, light, temperature, air flow, fertilizer, etc, etc - all of these factors are limiting factors. So that if any one factor is insufficient , it can cause limitations in plant growth and health. So the idea is to try to maximize each one of these factors for the best results. The success of growing on a moss pole , or any other growing technique, for that matter, still depends on each and all other limiting factors. I expect that this is the reason why certain things work in some places for some people and not for others.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Totally :) the whole conditions vs care approach still applies :) Miss poles are just a care approach & won't ever be able to compensate for poor growing conditions :)

[@ahdalb1879]

This video is a Moss Pole Encyclopedia. After watching a good amount of your videos, just a minute ago I finally made my first moss pole for my Monstera adansonii, and my friend I can’t thank you enough for the ocean of information that helped me to get this task done successfully!! I’m very excited to watch it grow and thrive. Thank you 💚

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you so much :)

[@aimimamimimi4931]

Quick Tip: I've noticed that using thin, flimsy plastic bottles doesn't really work for my moss poles; however, using bottles with thicker plastic, like the Fiji bottles Jan uses, works like a dream for his moss pole watering technique. 💗💓

[@jamesk5129]

Greetings from Georgia, USA! Thanks for the fantastic and educational video! I've learned a lot and look forward to giving my plants a happy place to grow.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :) happy growing :)

[@MelMcGee]

Wow, what an education! As an obsessed plant newbie, I very much appreciate the depth of your videos.

[@joker0skater]

Thank You Jan (my son is Jan too :) for great video. I started with a plants this year from 2x monstera deliciosa, 2x strelizia nicolai (I love its leaves shape) and philodendron melanochrysum. The last one has a moss pole with spagnum moss basing on your tutorial. You are very happy because of Sydney climate. It is much better than my case. I'm living in central Poland. Since April till half of September it's quite sunny and hot but unfortunately dry... Then we start a heating time so it is also dry. I support plants with humidifier and 1 week ago I put 2500lm of cold led light. It is not profesional light but it is quite cheap. Spagnum moss is too expensive. I though that the best compromise is to mix moss with coco chips or pine chips. They are quite cheap. I bought New Zeland Spagnum Moss dried 100g package. It costs 45 PLN (17 AUD). Has anyone done an experiments with mixing moss and other growing ingredients which keep moisture?

[@humbleservant9313]

Thank you, Jan! I started 4 moss poles after watching your channel. I couldn't figure out why sometimes my water bottles wouldn't flow. I read on line to make a hole in the top of moss pole for the bottle to sit in. After watching this, I added more moss so the bottle just barely touches the moss and success! 👍The watering tips were very helpful. Thanks for another great tutorial! ❤🌱

[@sydneyplantguy]

Great to hear :) happy growing :)!!

[@simonhinger8176]

Master of Moospoles has spoken.

[@debibreul8559]

So much knowledge. Love your videos - my favorite person to watch. Thank you for sharing. Absolutely Gorgeous plants!!!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank yoh so much :)

[@simonjohnston9488]

Hello! Nice to see your technique. :) I've been having great success mixing spag moss with fern fiber, 2/3 - 1/3 respectively. Mixing them together with water in a bowl, the mess is minimal. It's a good way to make more poles with less spag - and the roots are all in! Plus I love the smell of fern fibre. :)

[@greenbeard.affliction]

Good concise guide. I've been using your moss pole method for a few months now and its interesting how quickly you can settle into a regular routine with it. I stand 3 plants at a time in the bath, shower the leaves and lightly moisten the moss, then use the upturned bottle. I have a layer of leca in the bottom of the outer pot so the plants aren't standing in excess water when I put them back. Keep up the good work!! 💚🌱

[@sydneyplantguy]

Great to hear it's working well for you :) happy growing!

[@ellixenchantments5930]

Your videos have been so helpful to me. Thank you for putting so much work into them, and all the great information! I've become a moss pole convert thanks to you, and my plants are doing amazing 💚

[@sydneyplantguy]

Great to hear :) thanks :)

[@pamelawelch7105]

Thank you for making this video, I am a new moss pole user with many questions. You have covered all my questions and I feel confident enough to start my moss pole journey Wish Me Luck!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Good luck !:)

[@wisconsinaquatics]

I just thought of it while watching this😂 7:20 instead of using the moss pole vertically use it horizontal and cap off either end, just make sure you're able to drain it. Awesome video Jan! I could listen to you talk about plants all day lol Heck I already do! 😂

[@rheannae2883]

I did it..I potted up a couple rooted cuttings onto my first moss pole! I have been fighting it, but I want to see them be happier and grow to a more mature state. I have been subscribed for awhile and have watched you learn and grow as well. I am certain you get a million repeat questions, so this video was fantastic as a big overview and folks can go back and watch other videos to get the extra details. It has been a learning experience for me without having to commit to the moss pole life. Now I am in to try this. Most of my plants are healthy but they just kind of max out on size when in a pot...or the pot size just keeps growing over the years and it is space limiting. Pretty excited and I want to thank your for all your efforts and sharing with us. Plus, the cat is not hurting!!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you so much :) enjoy the moss pole journey … happy growing :)

[@Arthur-sc9eb]

Me looking at this one hour video while cleaning my bedroom 😋

[@rubenknab2928]

That's either slow cleaning or a very dirty bedroom 😂

[@jasonh402]

While I was ironing my clothes 😂

[@onaymustafa7609]

I actually thought I was the only one 😂

[@Arthur-sc9eb]

@@rubenknab2928yeaaa very slow indeed 😂

[@great-garden-watch]

Instead of cleaning my bedroom 😢

[@clarewhite3004]

I just got both of my climbing philodendrons on their first poles! The ring of fire only had a couple inches to tie to the pole, so I didn't have to cut him back. I put a little damp moss in the gap between the plant and the pole so he knows there's something behind him that he can grow in. 😂 I did the same with my pink princess but first I had to chop her - not just to get her onto the pole, but because I sunburned her when I moved. We got a bunch of rain from Hurricane Helene and no one had dried out for weeks, so as soon as I got her to the new place, I put her on the balcony in the sun for just one day... 😬 Along with the poles, I made them their first aeroid mix. I used about 60% of their original potting soil and added chunky perlite, orchid bark, charcoal, and compost. Then everyone came inside for American fall, because it's getting below 65F at night here in the Research Triangle of North Carolina. Coming up on one year with plants this winter! These two were my very first plants.

[@OG_Beckie_Leigh]

I just got my first monstera, and I have another one one the way. I’m so THRILLED that I found your channel at the very beginning of my journey! It’s very hot and humid now where I live in east Texas, and I feel like it will be a good idea to leave my plants outside for a couple of months instead of bringing them inside where it’s really cold and dry. Your videos have taught me so much in the last few days. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with everyone. You are the real GOAT! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you so much!! Happy growing :)

[@OG_Beckie_Leigh]

@@sydneyplantguy You’re welcome and thank you. I just finished watching your potting mix video, and I was happy to see that I already keep some of the ingredients - coco chips and coco peat - on hand. I use them in my snakes’ enclosures. I plan on putting a couple of my pothos in the California King snake’s enclosure when I redo it tomorrow.

[@australiagreg3179]

Morning Jan, Each time I chat plants when I go to Bunnings etc I mention I watch you. Each time the person says "so do I, so u r becoming very well known,

[@sydneyplantguy]

hehe thank you :)

[@oskwaa]

Thank you for the video, you're an excellent speaker and I appreciate the structure of the video. Despite being one hour I never got bored! Excellent point at the end towards making sure you are enjoying the activity and not just trying to achieve a look just because you've seen it online. I will be trying this out for one of my smaller monstera plants, fingers crossed!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you so much :)

[@Anil18834]

Hi Jan, I appreciate that you consolidated your moss pole content into this excellent video. I have questions about your El Chocó. I'm Colombian. El Chocó is a forest region between Colombia and Ecuador. I moved to Philadelphia, USA a year ago. I'm trying to make my new home feel like home with tropical plants. This El Chocó Red of yours: 1. How long have you had it? 2. How small was it when you acquired it? 3. Is it growing outdoors, what are the conditions it lives in? I'm using your concept of conditions here. The reason for my questions is I'm new to growing these plants indoors. I've gotten all my plants as 1 leaf seedlings. They are a symbol of me growing roots in this new city. I notice you like to highlight plants when they are big. I find it a great inspiration, but it would be of great benefit to me, and hopefully to others to see how to begin that journey.

[@plant-logic]

I think the El Choco is a newer addition. I want to say he expressed interest in a past video, but he didn't yet have the plant. Check out his videos from the "plant spotlight" series. There are a few other velvet philodendrons in there, and you can see the journey from when he first got the plants to their full sizes. I'd imagine the care for the El Choco would be similar to one of those. If nothing else, it gives you a starting point.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Hey :) I think all your questions would be answered in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2KVlXlrgZx9ack

[@Anil18834]

@@sydneyplantguy Thanks Jan and @home1005. This video is exactly what I was hoping to see!!! Getting moss poles for my little plants and since I don't have a climatized cabinet. preparing to buy my El Chocó next spring.

[@mark_midmark]

Just finished, and wanted to thank you again, this is an incredible resource!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Glad it’s helpful :)

[@tarryl.m]

I have sent this link to so many people now! My question - if you see it - when you first pot your plant on the pole when it is small, when do you start watering the pole? Like right away, all the time, eventhough the roots aren’t even in the pole yet? Or do you wait until the roots are establishing themselves in there and just water the soil until then? Love love the content!! ❤❤

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :) i do but technically you only need to water it once the plant has attached - but the plant will be less likely to attach if the pole isn’t moist

[@tarryl.m]

@@sydneyplantguy Gotcha ok. So kinda keep the pole moist from the get go is best. Thanks for responding. You are so great with keeping up with your followers. It really means a lot 🥰

[@Binnie_303]

I love how common sense your approach is! It was cool to hear your opinion on the self watering moss poles! Definitely agree with you on that one.

[@melwee8511]

Your explanation is crystal clear and very detailed. Plenty of great advice and ideas.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@kayaraddatz7050]

I’ve only reached minute 15 and this video has already helped me more than any other video 😭 Thank you soo much✨

[@Erana-Quesada]

Thank you for the full tutorial. I’m appreciate you discussed the pros and cons of alternatives to sphagnum moss. I’m in an area where I may not have access to high quality sphagnum. Now I know to curb my expectations using substitutes for moss. Keep up the good work!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@yan_b_]

This video is exactly what I need. A few days ago I made my first two moss poles with a Ph. Atabapoense and Gigas. I also made your aroidmix and im confident that its gonna work very well.🌿✨ Greetings from switzerland

[@cspel002]

This has educated me so much. I had no clue why moss poles were used. My monstera, epipremnum pinnatum albo, and white princess really need these poles. Thanks for this video!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Glad it was helpful!:)

[@gingercaudill7219]

As always, you nailed it!! Especially with this video tutorial, you have shown me how to actually care for and enjoy my plants! I currently have two plants on moss poles, one in aroid mix and the other in Bonsai Jack Cacti and Succulent Mix. Both are given GT Foliage water weakly, weekly and are currently thriving, so far! I’m so excited to bring the knowledge and experience of your own plant journey into my home and tweek it for my own enjoyment in my collection! Happiest Days to you and myself for as long as we are allowed in this lifetime and you are the best at what you do!! Thank you 😊, Ginger

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you Ginger :) happy growing :)

[@kaycevictoria9947]

Wow, so many light bulbs. You are the best you tube gardener ive found. You have a unique view.. it makes sense to me. To where i can find what works for me Anyways thank you! Ill go tackle my monstera who isnt doing great

[@VickyHafler]

I loved the confirmation this video gave me that I’m doing things the right way..

[@armandmirpour]

I love the verticality you can achieve with these small pots. Thanks for the video.

[@faey528]

What an amazingly thorough video! I am so excited to make my first moss pole thank you!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :) happy growing :)

[@leisawatson7100]

just a thought, while making the pole. you can also sprinkle cinnamon throughout the moss to kill off fungus spores it also acts as a growth hormone. Great info on moss poles I cant wait to make one. thank you!!

[@torquess454]

I have started with the plastic backed poles because we live in a semi-arid environment. And they seem easier to water. And I’ve just started with 3, and one so far on a cedar plank, and others (smaller trailers/climbers) on trellises… thanks for EVERYTHING Jan! Your videos have inspired so much in me and they way you do them is soooo informative and easy to stay to watch!!! Why wet the moss before making the pole only to dry it in the sun after? So the moss forms to the pole? Brilliant video thanks Jan and Brad!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Much easier working with the moss when it’s slightly moist :) thank you!

[@BTomkins]

Great series of programs. Started making moss poles when I saw one of your clips and the plants on them are doing well. Using mixed medium half moss and half coconut chips. The plants are outside so they have a very chunky aroid mix. A local grower of ferns told me you need to weather coconut chips or they rob nutrients from the meduum, grey/brown ia the color to aim for.

[@Kakirachan]

I just started getting into indoor plants because of you! This is exactly what I needed ❤

[@sydneyplantguy]

Awesome :) happy growing !!

[@RanjanSharma2001]

Excellent detailed video, you answered all my question with this one video.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Glad it helped! :)

[@whyisgamora4191]

This is exactly the video I needed!!! Ty for sharing!

[@ingrida1121]

I stick a ceramic hydro spike with attached water container, the ones that come in different sizes, to the top of the pole, and it is easy to use and helps to keep the moss moist for longer. It does not water the pole completely, but using it i only need to water the pole once or twice a month.

[@SunFlower44453]

Best mosspole video ever

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@Self-Love-e9p]

Jan...😍💓 WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!!.🥰. As always, You uploaded a long Video and You showed an Amazing Continuity of the Theme!..❤️💚. I really APPRECIATE that!.. You divided the Explanations well with deeper Understanding..👍.. ( We can choose our need.. ) The Beautiful Plant Display behind you makes me Excited to watch this Video!..😍..( 😊 but the Adorable Distraction became my Priority as well!..😻🐈 .. I was watching You and I was waiting his Adorable Behaviors!..❤️🤗.. I LOVE BRAD!.😻.. He was asking your Attention!!..🤩..) You explained it well! and the Proof were placed behind You nicely!..❤️💚... also, the Shorts Videos were supporting!..👍.. Your Plants look Soo Gorgeous and Soo Happy!!.. ( 🤩 I mean...You are speaking about your Experience and Experiment, I don't need to imagine your Plants. I can watch the Proof directly!.. SO COOL!!..😍🥰..) Jan...😊 Thank you soo much for sharing your Great Plant Journey!..👍.. I ADORE your Lovely Personality!..😍.. and I APPRECIATE your Plant Passion!..💓💚.. I'd say...after finding you yourself, Now You are CREATING yourself!.🥰.. SO AWESOME!!!...💞💓💐🌈🌸😻🐈😍🤗🥰...

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you so much :)

[@Self-Love-e9p]

@@sydneyplantguy Jan...😊💓 My Pleasure!!..🥰.. After watching this Video, I remembered when I watched your Shorts Video for the first time. I was really AMAZED!.😍❤️💚.. I was wondering..." How you could grow the Plants Beautifully!.. Soo GORGEOUS!!..👍.. ( At that moment I'd got so many question about your Plants!.. because You not only grow them Nicely!..but by doing that You've changed my Opinions about Aroid Plants!.. It's Magical!..💓 Now I ADMIRE your Aroids!..❤️💚.. None could know what I felt at that moment..😊.. Unpredictably Things that I hated changed to be "LOVING"!..(suddenly!..)..😍🥰..) I'm Soo Grateful!..👍.. because I can find your YT Channel and This GREAT Video is "Revealing the Secrets of the BEAUTY of your Aroid Plants!..😍🤗.. Jan...😊 I really APPRECIATE and ADMIRE You!.🥰.. SO WONDERFUL!!...👏💞💓💐🌈🌸😍🤗❤️💚🥰..

[@JulieZook-xz3jl]

This is brilliant! Thanks for doing all of the work and sharing your intel. I feel like I just had a college course!

[@sydneyplantguy]

You have officially graduated from the University of Moss Poles

[@CharlotteMagdeliene]

Fascinating! Question- 1.what happens if you don’t chop & regrow. What happens if you do the stack and then never do anything more? Would you just keep chopping leaves? 2. Do you know anyone who has used this method in NY? It’s dry dry in winter and humid humid in summer. 3. You never change the moss?

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :) 1. the plant would just outgrow the pole & then decrease in leaf size again until it would just snap off 2. sorry don't now anyone in NY 3. Never :)

[@ericaeschenbacher4921]

Thanks for the well organized start to finish moss pole guide. I'm hoping you will get less complaints about dry moss poles and more wishes for better growing conditions. I blame user error😹

[@sydneyplantguy]

Hehe thank you :)

[@marthav.phooenix]

So informative movie just in time because I start thinking of giving moss poles to few of my plants. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowleadge with us 🥰

[@sydneyplantguy]

Happy growing :)

[@cnorth84]

thanks for all of this info! i am in the market for moss polls for my plantitas and this fit the bill for info. i also really appreciate the goodest orange boi sitting with you enjoying. :)

[@keranpower6805]

This is a brilliant explanation of the moss pole system. It is really interesting and helpful. Thank you. Cheers, Keran

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you:)

[@Nightsoil626]

Excellent easy to watch and informative video, love your attitude to growing plants, thank you, all the best from the UK 🙂

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you:)

[@IMusic0133]

I enjoy these informative videos. Keep up the good work ❤

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@vinsoriano493]

I’ve made my own diy budget grow vertical moss poles from pvc cutting board material from the dollar store, roll of plastic rain gutter guard, zip ties, hole puncher and a tomato stake. I’ve also made a smaller version using large smooth plastic water bottles split in half for the backing using all the other same materials.

[@kyrosh00]

Hey Jan I had a question regarding watering - how do you do it when it comes to going away for a week on vacation or something? Do you have any tips on prepping your plants upfront or tips to give to friends/family which have been assigned to water plants, but who might not fully understand plants as indepth? Besides that great video as always! :D Greetings from Germany!

[@sydneyplantguy]

I get a friend to house sit because of my Baby Brad anyway :) and I just use different colored stickers to indicate approximate watering frequency: red (check every 3 days & water if required), yellow (check once a week & water if required), white (check every 10-14 days and water if required) - ultimately depends on the conditions while I'm away. I get my friends to watch my youtube videos so they know what they need to do hahaha :D

[@kyrosh00]

@@sydneyplantguy hahah thats fair enough xP the sticker system sounds great tho ill definitely give it a shot, thank you :D

[@ConnieP92]

Great summary of what you do best Jan!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@thaliabudai2013]

What a great summary of all we have to know! Thank you so much!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Glad it was helpful!:)

[@normajeandefago-bones3093]

For months I have been shopping around for a healthy Monstera Deliciosa at a decent price. Preparing myself for its care, I came across your channel. So very glad I did. Luv all your tips regarding moss poles. I do have a question though, what is aeroid soil?

[@surfinturfer]

WOW! You have taken this to the Olympic-level! Thanks.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Hehe thanks :)

[@SusanneBoncek]

Greetings from Germany! I love your videos and I’m pretty jealous of the weather conditions your have in Sydney. Winters get so cold here. I love this “all in one” video about moss poles behause I just started looking into them and this is really helpful. I also love your vlogs and I enjoy watching AJ as well, she’s a fun person. I have one question, would you put a micans on a moss pole? Mine is about 1,5 meters long and the leaves are getting smaller and smaller. Or should I just propegate it?

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)) i would just propagate some cuttings & when well rooted start them on a pole :)

[@SusanneBoncek]

@@sydneyplantguy Thank you! I‘ll do that!

[@jannamozdzer4100]

Have watched all your videos but this was a nice refresher and had things I hadn’t lucked up on before! I also love Brad! ❤❤❤

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@marymoyer1852]

Learned so much today! Thank you....where do i find your other tutorials?

[@josebasanez3072]

New viewer here. Thanks for all the knowledgeable info! ❤️

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :) glad you got value out of it :)

[@hedgewitch59]

Thanks Jan. Now I know that the bottom of my Verrucosum isn't going to remain a stick when I cut it. I'm hoping I can get the two cuttings on the one moss pole to lush it up a bit. Thanks again. And my Rowie says "Hi Brad." We love our ginger lads. ❤😻

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@gregwilson5910]

Thanks Jan, your the inspiration I need to keep going with my moss poles 😊

[@KimberlyBurgess-kh2sc]

This video has helped me keep my plants after moving to a much smaller home. If they can grow upwards, I will have more room! Oh, and maybe add a few more. ❤

[@sydneyplantguy]

Great to hear:)

[@nadialolly-ej8rl]

lol!! I love how Bradley just drinks the demo water. Too cute!!!!

[@marciajohnson1825]

This is a fantastic video. Everything we need to know about moss poles, all in one educational video. Well done Jan, and thank you so much. Sharing 😊🎉

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@drlauraf]

I have recently started watching your videos and they are very informative and inspiring. If I may offer one bit of advice it would help us folks that live in the USA and don't use the metric system if you would say or show what the conversion is to inches or feet. A good example is the size of the grid on the hardware cloth for the moss pole. Because you didn't say specifically it is 1/2 inch I bought the wrong size. I know, not your fault for my ignorance but if you had said 10mm or 1/2 inch I wouldn't be trying to get rid of 75 feet of 1/4 inch hardware cloth. It seems an easy and very helpful addition to your videos. Thank you.

[@ladyluck92]

As someone who also lives in the US - seriously, it would take you like 18 seconds to Google convert it. My God 😭

[@mark_midmark]

Jumping in now, thanks for the wonderful content!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Happy growing :)

[@lily_lugovaya]

It is way too informative and really helpful vlog for beginners like me 🙂 You've done a great job!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Glad to hear :) happy growing !

[@harrydonald]

Absolutely awesome. Your the king of moss poles . Have told 100s of people on internet and friends watch Sydney plant guy he'll blow your mine . Absolutely awesome just mindblowing what you've done and yes just do what nature does. ❤☘🌱🍃🍂🌿🍁🌵🌴🌳🌲🍀🌈🙏🏼

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you so much :)

[@aspirativemusicproduction2135]

I started using my Monstera deliciosa as a tree. Once it got tall enough(with an oak pole for support) and I stuck all the aerial roots in the pot I still had space in the pot for more plant's. First I planted plant's I don't care too much about. After I saw it is safe I removed the cheap plants and put rare philodendrons in the pot. Now my monstera is a tree. I removed all the lower leafs off course and left only aerial roots which go straight down into the pot.

[@KayKay-tu4wd]

amazing! 😳😄 as it doesn't need a pot... i could probably try them attached to a wall... thanks for the wonderful inspiration ❤️

[@aspirativemusicproduction2135]

I also use a big schefflera as a pole. I stuck some Monstera peru in the pot and wrapped it around the trunk.

[@DaveDeveau]

Adore you videos. Learning SO much. Can you please start including the names of plants that you use as part of your set decoration. So many look different in maturity. LOVE those giant leaves the top left of the frame - would love to know what it is.

[@lindalowies5436]

This was so informative and entertaining! Thank you for sharing, you have really given me the confidence to start my own moss pole journey. All the best! ❤

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you & Happy Growing :)

[@paulasawyer1392]

Can you tell me the gauge of the wire mesh. I may just be weaker than you, but you make the bending of it look easier than i find it to be.... Love your videos, your success gives me hope and targets to strive for.

[@sydneyplantguy]

It’s 1mm :)

[@PetraEmmy]

Oh mygoodnessJan! This is FANTASTIC! THANK YOU for doing this 💚🌿

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@florentplantier4833]

A-MA-ZING video ! I recently started to care about plants and quickly caught the bug. I now have quite a nice collection with some araceas. I've been hesitant about moss poles because they seemed complicated to deal with but that video and the others just flushed those doubts away. I'll start slow, though as advised and see how the plants react to their new environment etc... Anyway, thanks a LOT for your videos and your channel ! Suscribed !

[@sydneyplantguy]

Yay! Can’t wait for you to give it a try :) happy growing !!

[@jean-lucb.6670]

Such a really very pedagogical video. Thank you from France, Sidney Plant Guy.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@njbaquatics4827]

I pinched the concept of the Grover vertical and I use a piece of PVC guttering cable to a mesh over the front cheaper and it works exactly the same which is really well by the way they are great

[@MParentWetmore]

Excellent video, could not ask for better. Thank you so much.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@thejuanderful]

I'm falling head first down the rabbit hole of a new avid monstera grower. Recently purchased a 4inch pot with a small and tiny constellation monstera. It looks like bad soil so I want to be proactive in setting them up for long term success. I guess that means separating them and transplanting with moss poles. Also got gifted an older monstera deliciosa potted plant. It has two plants, with tons of tight nodes, and two or three leaves per plant. Much neglected. I plan to propagate it into 6-10 plants because it's just a big spaghetti mess right now. The main problem is it never had a moss pole, so it unbalanced the pot and tipped over. The owner didn't want to deal with it so it was extremely hard to water.

[@sylviagutierrez7676]

Great tips,they make a huge difference! 💚🌱🌵☘️💚

[@MrIcingdeath22]

This was a fantastic video. Thank you for sharing your insight. I have learned a lot just watching a few of these videos. I’m glad you specified fertilizing the medium anywhere the roots are. That was a question I had until you explained it.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :) happy growing !

[@kimberlyvee2393]

Thank you so much! Great video with so much information. I was going to go the easiest route with a coco coir pole, but I see niw the advantage of a moss pole. 😊

[@sydneyplantguy]

Happy growing :)

[@asiashar9076]

I enjoyed this tutorial very much, so much information and tips, amazing! Thank you!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)