How Do I Set Up Coco Poles?
Everytime Iβve made an order with Canopy Plants Iβve ordered coco poles, so now I have at least 4 but I have no idea how to use it/set them up. I also am not sure which plants need them the most and when to know they are ready to climb until itβs super obvious. I have syngnoniums, philodendrons, 2 new monsteras & a gorgeous pothos albos that I see can be a climber. Any tips/tricks? #HappyPlants #Syngonium #Philodendron #Monstera #pothos #cocopole #climbingPlants
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Hi Tyeasha!
Setting up coco poles is a great way to support your climbing plants and encourage upward growth. Here's a simple guide:
* Choose the right plants: Syngoniums, Philodendrons, Monsteras, and Pothos are great climbers. When a plant starts to vine and has aerial roots, it's ready for a pole.
* Prepare the pole: Soak the coco pole in water to soften it and make it more pliable.
* Place the pole: Insert the base of the pole into the pot, making sure it's stable. You can use stakes or wire to secure it.
* Train the plant: Gently tie the plant's vines to the pole using soft twine or plant ties. As the plant grows, continue to tie it to the pole to encourage upward growth.
Remember, be gentle when tying the plant to the pole, as you don't want to damage the vines. With a little patience and care, your climbing plants will thrive!
Setting up coco poles is a great way to support your climbing plants and encourage upward growth. Here's a simple guide:
* Choose the right plants: Syngoniums, Philodendrons, Monsteras, and Pothos are great climbers. When a plant starts to vine and has aerial roots, it's ready for a pole.
* Prepare the pole: Soak the coco pole in water to soften it and make it more pliable.
* Place the pole: Insert the base of the pole into the pot, making sure it's stable. You can use stakes or wire to secure it.
* Train the plant: Gently tie the plant's vines to the pole using soft twine or plant ties. As the plant grows, continue to tie it to the pole to encourage upward growth.
Remember, be gentle when tying the plant to the pole, as you don't want to damage the vines. With a little patience and care, your climbing plants will thrive!
@USAGardenHub ahhh wouldnβt have thought aerial roots would mean they are ready but that makes so much sense. I think they are pretty close but maybe not ready yet then. Thank you so much for all this great info!
@WonderWoman13 If you have a Monstera attach the Stem to the pole not the Petioles. Petioles like to twist and move around. Something I did not know when I first got my Monstera. π
@WonderWoman13 make sure you take a vent brush or wire brush on the coco coir type pole, and vigorously rub the brush on it. It loosens the fibers so the aerial roots can use the pole. I attached a photo to show you what I mean.
Misting a coir pole also helps aerial roots to "stick"... They won't embed like they would with moss but they will start to gently cling to the fibers.
Aerial roots are a great indication of WHERE to put your pole too, because you want it at the back of the plant.
Also, some philodendrons are climbers (ppp, painted lady etc) and some aren't (Birkins, black cardinal) but Monstera, Epipremnum/ Scindapsus/ Pothos are all good climbers x
Aerial roots are a great indication of WHERE to put your pole too, because you want it at the back of the plant.
Also, some philodendrons are climbers (ppp, painted lady etc) and some aren't (Birkins, black cardinal) but Monstera, Epipremnum/ Scindapsus/ Pothos are all good climbers x
οΏΌ Tamisha how do you keep that plant from tipping over the pot? Looks like a 4 inch.