You don't want to deal with moss poles? Here's some alternatives AND Tree fern pole update!

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[@xroyalbloodx]

I use fallen branches as plant poles for most of my plants, they are free and honestly, it's what your plants would grow up in nature anyway. It works incredibly well and looks so good (at least in my opinion)

[@sandra-jones]

Right after storms I go out in search of fallen branches.

[@felizmoreno2258]

Do you water them? Do your plants attach to the branches?

[@sandra-jones]

@@felizmoreno2258 no. The branches are dead and don't retain moisture or nutrients.

[@jora9655]

Same! I love looking for driftwood after storms especially

[@roxanneventers7277]

I’m totally going to do this!!!!!!!! Thank you!

[@HappinessIsKontagious]

I ADORE your cactus shaped support!!🌵And your GIGANTIC Monstera is Freakin AMAZING!!!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much!!!! I love my big girl!

[@moiraslater8526]

I extended my tree fern fibre pole by hammering a thin steel rod into the middle and pushed another tree fern pole onto that. It was easy to do.

[@PlantswithKrystal]

That’s perfect! Thank you!

[@moiraslater8526]

@@PlantswithKrystal welcome

[@eggygeorge]

I wish you made more long form videos, I could watch you for hours-you are my favourite plant lady ever !!!! Xxx

[@vj4195]

I bought a “moss pole” for my Swiss cheese plant and yeah…it was coconut coir, NOT moss. My plant is climbing it so it works great for support but not for watering. I’ll keep my eye out for something better.

[@sandy_carpetsthesecond5013]

Try the Lazy poles, they still require watering and usually don't look as good unless you seak out a proffessionally made one, but they're a lot sturdier and easier to care fore than your usual pole or totem. Plus, you can use whatever substrate you want inside, even soil if you wanted to.

[@jenfillow7111]

I ended up making a pole. I got powder coated metal mesh and a thin pvc pipe from Home Depot/Lowe’s. I zip tied the mesh into a tube, put the pvc in the middle and stuffed sphagnum moss into the pole. The pvc keeps the 5’ tall pole upright and in the pot. If I do it again, I’ll plug the bottom of the pvc and drill some tiny holes along the sides to use to water the moss directly. I’ll do that the next time my nepenthes tries to eat the ceiling.

[@torquess454]

Eat the ceiling lol 😂

[@YMMW]

I’ve been thinking about new “support systems” 🤣 for my indoor ginger and cumin plants so thanks so much for these ideas!!!!! Your babies are so cute🥹💚💚💚

[@HappinessIsKontagious]

First YAY!!! Been waitin on a new video from Plants With Krystal! Watching now!!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Yay! Thank you for being here!

[@kassandraarteaga1521]

I just love you! I used to live in Michigan City, but we moved back to Washington state. I brought my plants from here to there and they suffered so bad, but recovered and thrived. Then we moved back with them and they are suffering again 😭 and taking longer to recover. I have so many more new ones tough because i see all your and want them. I lobe to rescue them from walmart mostly, but also i look in home depot and lowes on occation. My kids love to "help" with them too, they enjoy it alot. Thank you for making your videos and telling us what and how to care and use for our plants. I love you! ❤❤

[@susanlarsen9261]

You are my favorite plant person to watch 🎉 keep up the great work.

[@dorindafulton]

Great video as always. Thank you 👍. Have a wonderful day ☺️🤗🥰🌿🌿🌿🌹🌹🌹

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much! Have the best day amd rest of your week!

[@nicoledraper5780]

Yay! Thank you. I've been waiting for this video after you teased it on instagram!! I don't wanna deal with moss poles !! 😂

[@veryberry39]

I love the mirror balls you have on that monstera! I'd never be able to deal with a giant plant (and I couldn't hide it away from my destructocats), but if I ever DID have one, you can bet I'd decorate it like that. 😂❤

[@Shniedelwoodz]

Some plants also do well as trailing plants. The syngonium albo for example. Got mine hanging off a shelf. Looks surprisingly nice but needs more than one plant per pot otherwise nudity alarm.

[@KTplease]

This is SO HELPFUL! I used a pretty branch from outside to sculpt the syngonium tendrils around and it’s so cute. I’ve got old wire hangers that I’m thinking would make a cool shapable hoop or trellis.

[@Pfuetzenspringer]

I support Poles wherever and whenever I can.

[@emiliehappyjack486]

Have a happy new year!!!!!! May all your dreams become realities!!!!

[@jwhitesel]

Krystal I saw in a listing for these that they said "For a taller pole, simply use 1-2 pieces of wire inserted in the center to tack them together." Maybe this will help you keep this one going longer

[@emoo2342]

Have not gotten into the video yet-still on ads-but I needed this yesterday.😩 I cracked and finally put some plants on moss poles (mixed a little pon in since I’ve had great success with rooting plants in moss w/pon). I put a nylon rope through the center for watering..we’ll see how this goes. Also def. gonna grab some tree fern to play with.

[@PlantswithKrystal]

It’s totally ok! I’ll be adding a moss pole to the collection since I know have a bigger cabinet. It works well but the maintenance can be a lot especially if you have tons!

[@emoo2342]

@@PlantswithKrystal If the nylon rope thing works, I think maintenance will be a lot less stressful for me. I intend to just put the rope in water once a week to moisten the pole.xD So far I have 3 set up. We'll see how it goes. I'm excited to see how you tackle moss pole maintenance. Your videos and tips are so practical and helpful. I was watching a live on Plantstory and Dadeplantco brought you up. I was like *omg, I love her*--you're transcending platforms.:D

[@paintopeace]

Hi Krystal! I love all your content, but I really enjoy your long form videos. It feels like I'm catching up with a friend. I'm sure I'm not alone here, but if you put out a long form video every 2 weeks or even weekly, I would watch them all. Love from Canada 🇨🇦💚💚

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much!!!! I would love to create more long form but definitely need some help. Hoping I can make that happen!

[@badeds100]

Love your expertise & knowledge of plants! ♥️♥️♥️thank you Krystal!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much for being here! 🥹

[@heyitstorrr]

That is THEEE biggest and most gorgeous Monstera I’ve ever seen in someone’s home! You are magic!

[@breezykneezy7290]

I keep my plants in leca. I put my moss poles down into the leca with the moss touching the leca. When I water the plants I keep a reservoir of water at the bottom of the pot and the moss pole sucks up the water as needed. Super easy and super affective.

[@amylokers4942]

Wow that's a great idea I am going to try that why hasn't anybody recommended that in the past That's so smart

[@abbthuriumgardens]

Yeah I'm definitely going to need to invest in alot of supports for my crazy philos and monsteras this year for sure

[@alicemiller9003]

Loving your longer videos 👏🏻

[@cannacare777]

You are such a beautiful soul ❤

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so so much 🫶🏽

[@JulieZackrison-tl2kz]

That Monstera is everything 🙌

[@haleyjolley7799]

I have two medium sized monsters, one of them I am trying to let it kind of free form, with just small bamboo sticks so no stems break. The other one I am trying to angle all the leaves one direction, and I wasn't in a situation to buy a moth pole or a cedar plank because I listen to you lol. So I searched around my neighborhood and found three very sturdy stick tree branches and took off all the little bits and pieces. And then so I didn't have to worry about rot I put the monstera in a round pot with plenty of drainage and then put the round pot into a square decorative pot, and put the sticks in The decorative pot. It makes watering kind of a chore, because I have to undo everything and pull it out and water it in my tub. But they are both looking beautiful. And I thank you for all of your advice. I am even starting my own little propagation boxes, and bottles. So thank you so much for all of your information and the fun you put into your videos. Even though my husband gets frustrated when I'm like oh wop it's plant watering time (I can't use my right arm right now, so he had to help on anything heavy.) He loves your videos as well and find some very funny. We both love when you smell things 😂

[@heatherlenhart6956]

Where have you been Krystal?!? I feel like you were all over YT in the summer and then you were gone😢.......I missed you! So glad to see you again!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@meenaxisanga]

Your garden looks very beautiful and your plants also look very fresh and healthy.

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much!

[@Lucyy392]

Very informative! 🪴

[@MummaMia5]

Thanks heaps. I’ve been struggling with this problem. What great ideas. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺. Love your channel.

[@psycobasschick]

This reminded me to pull my adisonii out of the water bowl. It's held up with the sticks from my failed attempts at orchids. She got an impulse chop a few months ago because I want her to be huge. Got some good roots on the propagations and then a clearance one that got all the sad leaves cut and has plastic forks propping up the stems until the roots are good for them to be combined into a big pot. My favorite place to propagate is the filters on my fish tanks! They grow fast!

[@jessicagregory4624]

Awesome update thank you! I’m glad you told us about the tree fern pole shedding that’s definitely something I haven’t heard elsewhere Great content ❤❤

[@carolstuff]

Thanks for sharing Krystal!

[@jude1515]

Your monstera plant is beautiful!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@chocolate-th2xm]

Hi I appreciate your information and your beautiful plants. Yes I woke up this morning I saved from Wamart Swiss cheese baby ansondi.. messed her name up. It already had some weird bug I freaked out she so cute. I put some neem sat it away from my other little plants. I ❤ your ideas. I live in the garden outside! Keep up the great work! Blessings I laugh 😅 at all your jokes ✌🏾🩷🌻

[@loreleimaid]

We have a huge sycamore tree that regularly loses limbs. I use those for supports and the roots often do manage to cling to them well. However, I've had one rot off so now I am trying to find PVC pipe scraps to put them into until they clear the soil line. I am also using various pipes to put my bamboo poles in to reduce rot. (I have some giant bamboo and 2 smaller types so I have plenty for stakes!) I want a moss pole for my Manjoula pothos but I am afraid I will struggle to keep it moist , as you said. Also have to worry about fungus gnats with moss poles so I would need to constantly deal with that. But they are so gorgeous when they make the huge leaves!

[@torquess454]

Whoa!! Lookit that growth!! I didn’t think that video was that long ago! My adensonii on a plastic d shaped pole is doing well too, just had to extend it! Only got the plant 2 months ago maybe! The pole is 4 feet now! Surprisingly, cause I’m terrible at keeping miss poles moist (as well!) Wow your monstera in the corner has gotten sooo big and busty!!! Incredible ❤

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Almost two months of growth. It’s grown so fast! Love that your baby is getting large too! And my monstera is a queen. I love her so much!!!

[@hummingbirdinSoCal]

Happy New Year! Here's to a fabulous 2024! 🥳🥂Love your vids, your humor and your real vibe! 😁

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Same to you! I hope your 2024 has been great so far!

[@AvalonDragonswing]

This was a very timely subject for me. I have several plants that are going to need support of some kind. And i'm not going to do the moss pole thing. 🥴 grow lights are somethind else i need to get going on. 😅 btw, i LOVE your little cactus Christmas "tree".

[@krystalwilliams8592]

Thank you for your expertise! I just recently got a cedar plank for my 6ft tall umbrella tree. It works amazingly! I will be needing something for my monstera deliciosa in the near future. Can't wait for an update on your monstera air layering progress!

[@ConnieP92]

Great ideas Krystal! Will definitely try the trellises for my Monstera to avoid too many moss poles in my home 👍🏼 Your ginormous monstera alone would take you ages to clean those humongous leaves!!!! Simply AWESOME though!!!! I just wish I had the room for one that big in my small house.

[@kimberlycordle9043]

I love watching your videos!! You make very good content!! :)

[@crunchyflakepusssuk]

Thank you! this was very helpful, because I really don't want to buy a moss pole.

[@craftin.nana6]

❤❤😂😂love this video.

[@dreaminggreennursery]

Man that grew fast. Going to have to get a different pole now. The poles should stay wet.

[@stephk6096]

Yay! New video 😊 Was looking forward to this one since I got a Scindapsus Pictus. Wanna give it something to shingle on. Maybe getting some wire?? Love when you have long form videos!❤

[@bettyr2065]

I like the clips or twine because I noticed mealy bugs hide in the Velcro.

[@Chaos_Senpai]

I use paint rollers instead of moss poles, great cheap alternative

[@wendybroadhurst8658]

Get a wooden dowel and stick it in the middle and add the second one on top. Extention made. ??

[@manontolvander6083]

Hahaha I have used an old brush for suport, works great!

[@PlantswithKrystal]

That’s perfect! 🙌🏽

[@trishahutchinson3485]

Great video!❤

[@GermanyTouristsVlogs]

Best ❤❤❤

[@LeafyLovey]

Such a great video

[@alteria2714]

I have a mini monstera, idk, but I can't think of the best support! For now it's a chopstick (accidentally got rid of it's stick tho due to mistake) but I know it needs more soon, and I also want it to grow aeral roots, it can't yet, but I wanna see them! I just don't know, I was thinking corkbark, like what you might use for reptiles, maybe misting so the plant grows roots all in the bark and stuff... But really tough!

[@fbiagentfrank]

I switched out my moss poles for wood planks and regular poles because it was a damn mess.

[@fbiagentfrank]

And I wasn't spraying them either lol

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Yes! It’s just a lot of maintenance and I rather be focusing on the other parts of plant care instead.

[@paigeschwerdtfeger-o8m]

you should do a video just for hoyas for beginners!

[@EmelyPhan]

Your Giant Monstera with Christmas ornaments 😊😊😊

[@aliwilson4130]

Can we get a full plant tour video? Also, how do you care for a ctenanthe? I have one that is a drama queen. You’re really good at explaining things, do you happen to know how cactuses know what holiday it is when they bloom?

[@eileenworth7862]

I belong to a plant group where a person DIYs their own moss poles. That might be a video to try in the future.

[@TealeafRogers]

Yo this was really cool

[@guerita219]

Oh the questions I have! Thank you for this video! Totally understand if you can’t answer but in case you can I do have 2 I need to ask. I have a looong vine from my pothos that is now all of a sudden getting yellowing leaves after years of doing fine and is now bare between groups of leaves. I’m going to cut and prop but I don’t want to cut each leaf separately. How many leaves could I get away with having on the vine and putting in water and still make sure it doesn’t unalive slowly…. 2nd question! Do you have a video on how to wrap the plants like you did to the monstera?

[@turogers13]

I have 2 of them. I haven't decided on what plant to use it with. Maybe put it in the clear plastic moss poles instead of moss in the moss pole.

[@anahiantunez7778]

im just throwing ideas out here but hear me out 🤓 how about using tree fern substrate in a moss pole instead of the moss? that way you are able to extend it

[@yuriram3064]

I have a question, once the plant gets taller do you take it outside the box ? Sorry of my lack of better plant terminology but I am a new indoor plant mom ( thanks to you ) and new to your channel.

[@Bamshizzlefizzle]

I have used knitting needles for supports 😂

[@clairepook2703]

I definitely wouldn’t keep up with watering moss poles and I don’t really love the way they look either but I do have my monstera on a stake and a couple of Hoyas on trellises made by a friend

[@PlantswithKrystal]

I love those kind of trellises, the handmade ones. They mean that much more.

[@natashacrack5972]

Hello, just wondering how you change to a larger pole if roots have attached to pole? ...Love your vids by the way ☺

[@wanderotter4667]

This is what I needed, but I have my plants in leca, and it rots the wood.

[@LoriFNMLifestyle]

Love the pothos with the copper wire. I have one rooted in water now. Can I just keep it in water or eventually plant it?

[@aida087]

Hello Krystal, I love your plant cabinet, hope to get these in the future!! I've been wanting to try something like this, thank you for sharing!!❤🥰🙏

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Thank you! My next video will be me sharing how I set one up!

[@aida087]

​@@PlantswithKrystalAah great, can't wait to check it out, thank you Krystal!!❤🥰🙏

[@mariamenchaca1727]

@PlantswithKrystal hey Kryatal check out Sydneyplantguy he shows you how to make your own moss poles. He also shows how to extend them as the plants grow. 🪴 ❤️

[@analysa-ok]

I’m curious (and sort of I missed it!) - towards the end of the video, you showed how the Monstera is attached to the wood plank and there was a plastic-looking bag all wrapped by it. What was happening there? Curious what that method is. Thanks Krystal! Adore you! 🫶🏼

[@soumyabisht2509]

Hey! The plastic was wrapped around one of the aerial root of the monstera for air-layering. Air-layering is a way to propagate plants. You can find more about it on KZbin. Also, the monstera was supported by a wooden plank with the stems tied with the plank for support. Hope I've helped✌🏻

[@heathersplants5708]

Can't you just put a garden stake behind the totem and wrap the plant velcro around both? Then you could add another totem on top of the existing totem. Just an idea, or ziptie the totem to the garden stake for extra support.

[@liznishimura9620]

Did anybody else notice those 2 orbs that appeared at 6:53 to the right of the screen, or am I just crazy?

[@beverlytrulson9373]

Hi Krystal, I wanted to know if you found the ap, bwh, yet. I thought you'd like it it stands for Bros with Hows😂

[@Saimakidunia714]

Hello sis ,im your new friend 😊

[@kevin.graham.andreisupport1926]

😊😊❤❤

[@totalvamp792]

What are the type of moss polls you use that come all in tacked

[@maloriarredondo8342]

Can anyone help me, what is the powder Krystal uses on her plants with root rot to stop it from spreading?

[@carrief2845]

Am I seeing things at 2:09, or did a leaf just open up in the cabinet? Love your content, btw. :)

[@PlantswithKrystal]

Oh my gosh! You’re so right, on my begonia!!!! And thank you so much!

[@SpeakSteph]

Would you please provide a link to the clips you use? Also, do you have any suggestions for supporting big azz Fiddle Figs? Mine is out of control. Video idea?🤔 Thanks for another helpful video!

[@wendybroadhurst8658]

You can just get little hair clips. 99 cent stores?

[@Pulchritudeiseverywhere]

❤🌵❤

[@juliettexox9311]

How do you get rid of gnats, I've been invested, I've tried everything hydrogen peroxide, neem oil, stickers, etc

[@shermich90]

Oh so fern poles are more expensive in the US vs moss poles? They're fairly cheaper in the Philippines compared to a moss pole. 3ft fern is maybe $1 and 3ft moss is $4.

[@jorgecanales798]

Are you sure you weren’t supposed to soak the fiber that way it expands like coconut coir and still frame it in wire or the plastic just like moss??? I follow the LECA Queen here in YT and she uses tree fern fiber algong with moss since tree fern is easier to rehydrate than moss

[@laregimbal]

Oops, I'm supposed to keep it moist? 😢

[@PlantswithKrystal]

I think so but as you can see… I didn’t catch that memo 😂

[@laregimbal]

@@PlantswithKrystal I trust your instincts! ♥️

[@Skincareslug]

Girl an alternative!?!? $42.00 for 1!! Are you serious!!

[@brenfays3255]

hers might have been free...

[@Skincareslug]

@@brenfays3255 sooo...that's even worse. She recommending something that's very expensive,for what it is, to her audience that seems to be made up of people that worship her. They Even try to defend her in random comments.

[@haleyjolley7799]

She showed everything from expensive stuff to chopsticks... What are you complaining about?? Unless you didn't watch the whole video... Trolls 😂

[@Skincareslug]

@@haleyjolley7799 I can't believe that random people simping for an influencer comment on 4 month old posts about something that has nothing to do with them. You do realize she doesn't know you, will never know you, and could care less that you are defending her in the comments. Btw look up the definition of troll because that is not trolling you idiot. That's stating my opinion. You libs are something else.