Monstera will tolerate slightly-sandy soils, butprefers a peaty, well-draining soil.Your soil should be nutrient-rich and should hold moisture without getting soggy. I like to use a standard potting mix with extra sphagnum moss worked into it. This works surprisingly well. If your potting mix...
Once you’ve got your pot or container it’s time to turn your attention to the type of soil you use. “A good potting mix with good drainage is essential for Monstera plants,” says Jane. “With a mix of peat, perlite, and orchid bark, you get the right balance of moisture retenti...
Cut your PVC pipe to size and lay an inch of moistened moss onto a section of plastic wire mesh. Drill holes along the pipe (optional), and wrap the pipe inside the mesh like a Swiss roll, securing with cable ties. Attach a waste pipe stop in the end so water won’t pool in the...
Repotting is a great time to add a moss pole to your plant. Thai constellation monstera plants are climbers, and as your plant matures, it will need something to climb! A moss pole spritzed with diluted fertilizer is nice, too. That way, the plant’s brown aerial roots will have someth...
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To encourage plants to climb, Monstera is often trained on a support known as a moss pole and provide the ideal surface for aerial roots to attach.MONSTERA CAREHow often do you water a monstera? Water every 1 to 2 weeks, or whenever the soil feels dry 2 inches down. Allow plants to ...
As with many houseplants, misting leaves helps increase the humidity in dry interior settings. (If your monstera has a moss support pole, mist the moss, too.) Keep a mister bottle near your plant. Credit: DimaBerlin If humidity is too low, the leaf edges will turn brown.To boost humidity...
As with most monstera plants, you need to find a pot with drainage holes at the bottom and perhaps a pole to support the growth. Check regularly for dry soil at the top of the pot and add water when the top inch dries out. This is typically every 7-10 days depending on where you ...
Be sure to provide support using plant ties, a moss pole, or stakes to prevent toppling and breakage. As vining plants, you can also trail your Monstera over the pot and climb along a trellis. These plants appreciate daily misting. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth weekly to remove ...
For plants such as monstera or pothos, train plants up a moss pole or trellis. Photo by: Tammy Nguyen.VERTICAL GARDEN DIY PROJECTSCreate your own vertical garden with these DIY projects. Use trailing or climbing plants with different sizes, foliage, and flowers for months of continuous color....