How to stake your plant for a perfect Monstera

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If you want the best looking Monstera Deliciosa you have to stake your plant. You can use a moss pole, a bamboo stake, or even a PVC pipe to stake your plant. Once you do stake your Monstera or Swiss Cheese Plant, you'll start to see better growth with larger leaves and more fenestrations.
When grown in homes, Monsteras, have the natural tendencies to grow wide until the find something to climb. Just like they do in their natural habitat. Since these plants are such voracious growers, things can get out of hand very quickly. You need a stake your plant to keep it under control.
In this video I walk you through how to stake your Monstera Deliciosa so you can grow a bigger and better plant.
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@Simone-lf1gu 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha “if I start selling my own luxury moss poles, please ignore these comments and the links will be in the description.” 😂 So funny. You’ve got such a great personality and such great tips!8 just watched my first 3 videos from you and am so impressed with your helpful tips and concise delivery! Shared with friends and looking forward to seeing more from you! Thank you for all you do!

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

You're too kind. Thank you.

@cleanslatekate6367 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I totally subscribed after that comment was made 🤣 and I’ll be here for the luxury moss pole launch.

@adrenaline328 Жыл бұрын

Yes that was so funny!

@teresahobbs5089 Жыл бұрын

I need help! Idk where the back is and where to put a miss pole??? It’s a jumbled mess!

@abigalesonline 2 ай бұрын

can i get on the waitlist for one

@majeedanausheen6940 2 ай бұрын

Hey urs is a Monstera University...! Was struggling with my mini monstera as a beginner...found ur parenting classes so helpful..God bless u!

@Cravenn5 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel💚 I just lost my job so I’m retiring and only doing plants now❣️ the simple beautiful life~

@jaredwojciechowski5850 2 жыл бұрын

Good sound advice!! I love your stance on moss poles, but "if I make my own brand of high end poles ignore this" lmao 🤣😂😂

@claire_richards 2 ай бұрын

I’ve just seen the before and after photos of my Monstera Albo - bought in November 2023 and followed your advice for staking her up and getting the leaves facing one direction with a grow light. Six months later she’s an absolute stunner and I have you to thank. I love your channel and really appreciate all your expert advice. Thank you! (Happy to share pics 😊)

@marviav3071 Жыл бұрын

I love that he place the leaves to grow away from the stake. That will let the plant more fluffy and lushly grown-up

@bellamajor6671 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, didn't even realise my Monstera had a back.... who knew! 🤷🏽‍♀️ I'm a new plant mum to many plant babies so I'm still learning, slowly but surely... New subby here! 💜

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the subscribe!

@heathermj3620 Жыл бұрын

I agree! I also did not know there was a back. your videos have been the most useful so far. Thank you!

@melissavroman1725 2 жыл бұрын

I needed answers to what is considered the "back" of a monstera. I feel confident to repot and restake now. Thank you!

@houseplantsonabudget Жыл бұрын

Glad I found your channel! Love your no nonsense advice, and humour!

@aiai-j7i 2 жыл бұрын

I love the reporting, hunched over the tiny microphone, lol! It just made it really humorous!! ❤️

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully tiny microphone will make a comeback this year

@amberriera496 Жыл бұрын

For people worried about wood poles rotting, get some silicone sealant and coat the end of the stick until the soil line (and probably a little past it)! For some reason I only thought of it the other day as I've been contemplating staking some of my plants but don't like moss poles/ coco coir poles/ or plastic/metal trellises. I don't think you have to worry about it with bamboo but probably do for most untreated wooden sticks. Also, if you don't want to pay for a stick there are plenty free outside, just stick with hardwood and sanitize/sterilize them (follow sterilizing wood for reptiles).

@Leah-ze3uf Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful and straight to the point while still including a lot of important tips. Thank you!!

@giselatamsil4942 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I just repotted and staked my beloved Monstera yesterday thanks to your videos

@matthewhannum5160 2 жыл бұрын

Great content. Looking forward to your line of luxury moss poles! Lol

@user-es8xg8jm3v 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I just purchased my first and I look forward to learning a lot from your videos

@Angie-ci1lp 2 жыл бұрын

WOW!!!😳 Beautiful plants …I’m so excited and impressed with you👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@JenOween Жыл бұрын

This is my new favourite YT plant channel. Keep being awesome, bud. ❤

@StevenYasgar 2 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel last night, binging hardcore today. Thank you all the work you do!

@furillojr 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful!!! Thank you for sharing.

@kelly5427 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowlege...been growing monstera for 3 years...didn't know about back of leave.

@TASIAawful1 2 жыл бұрын

I recently had to repot my young plant into a bigger pot as it was dying it was very droopy and when I took it out I took some of the mud of the roots and put it in a much bigger pot and moved it to a different area of my home and thankfully it is looking so well and seems to really enjoy this new area of the house. This is a great video I think I’ll have to buy it a stick or something as it is quite big so now I have some good ideas of what to buy 👍🏻

@juanislife 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the great tips! 😊

@cherylboyd5548 2 ай бұрын

I always seem to run across your videos when I need to know something thank you I'm new at this.

@StormyAfterDark Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. You just gave me the best idea with that birch pole. I live walking distance to a forest, and there are tons of moss covered large branches laying everywhere. I am going to get some of those for my 8 monstera deliciosa's and my two thai constellations. That will be better than anything I could make or buy. Your videos are fantastic.

@eugenia1864 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome and to the point. Subscribed 👍

@colleenharding5280 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! New subscriber here. Your video was short, to the point and exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colleen! Glad the video was useful.

@jewels964 10 ай бұрын

Im so happy KZfaq brought you to me. I was so scared i got ripped off at the store. I wanted the monstera deliciosa and thought i ended up with the smaller one and was devastated. But thanks to you i was able to identify it and it is deliciosa . Soooo excited to grow this baby up!!!

@KillThisPlant 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@julieturner3996 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this info, you just saved me money 🙌🏾

@betsiewilson Жыл бұрын

I've been off work sick all week and somehow came across your channel. I have now watched nearly every single one of your videos and i am OBSESSED. Made a sneaky trip to the garden centre to pick up some perlite. Have never staked any of my monsteras so this is a new adventure for me and I am so excited! Keep up the exciting content. With love from Australia

@KillThisPlant Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@TSueWhereareu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this was exactly what I needed. You earned my subscription.

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing!

@melaniechou 11 ай бұрын

Hey Lee! I just googled “stake a Monstera” and your video was the first to come up. I was so pleasantly surprised to see you at the end! I’ve subscribed to your channel now 😊

@KillThisPlant 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@InstrumentalKINGblog Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making a better plant parent ❤

@curlyclita Жыл бұрын

New subscriber. Thank you so much! Your videos are so helpfull

@princesspretty4520 Жыл бұрын

Luv it! You make the best plant videos.

@KillThisPlant Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@wrongfrequency6701 2 жыл бұрын

Cool stuff! Thanks man

@collettewatson9433 5 ай бұрын

Loving your content! Keeping an eye out for your line of luxury moss poles😂🤣

@sarah3796 Жыл бұрын

🤦‍♀️ ah I should of found this before I blindly pushed a moss stake into my pot. Thank you I learnt things today haha

@Maivlag1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video. I too don't think it's necessary to spend tons of money on factory made moss poles. I'm glad your video shows a branch for a stake. It's easy to find free things on Market Place, like a cut down tree. Instead of having it go to the dump, recycle ♻️ the branches as a pole for your plants. It gives it a natural look and saves money.

@debbiefrick4380 10 ай бұрын

This is so informative. My daughter made a root division of her monstera and gave me 2 stems. I planted them with a pole... symmetrically. I had no idea there was a natural back and front. Why have I not heard this before ?It's definitely a wild child that I will repot. Thanks!

@HR-re6mr Жыл бұрын

Super helpful!

@chicnoir29 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. My monstera is starting to get that wide look. I think I will add a pole when I repot Spring 2022.

@qaphqa 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee!

@IMChagall 3 жыл бұрын

Learned a bunch, thank you!

@KillThisPlant 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@AmandaC11 Жыл бұрын

Thank you fr this video! :D I've been struggling with my monstera. Not knowing HOW to stake it properly. It didn't even occur to me to position the stake before putting the soil in. Time to order a proper pole & tape.

@anitawaters4745 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you 🙏

@kingplayze914 15 күн бұрын

Cool video.

@TetsusaigaDrgn 3 жыл бұрын

You earned my subscription...awesome videos. Keep up the awesome job man. ✌

@KillThisPlant 3 жыл бұрын

Great! Appreciate it. 🌱

@user-fv3ut9jx8n 3 ай бұрын

You are blessed, you’ve got green fingers& Toes

@blancalopez3943 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing 🙏🙏

@summerrose1520 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lee , just found your channel and love it !

@KillThisPlant Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad youre enjoying the videos!

@mrsledge Жыл бұрын

What a nice presentation

@collettewatson9433 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@KillThisPlant 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Collette! You're too kind.

@elliemichel7560 2 жыл бұрын

Love this 😍

@LocDBooktician 2 жыл бұрын

I’m loving this channel

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@CK_29 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos-especially this one. I’m a Monstera collector including 2 Albos. Your recommendations are excellent and you are awesome!

@KillThisPlant 3 жыл бұрын

You're too kind. Thank you so much for leaving a comment.

@johnross2924 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks 👍 Here in the cold UK I'm not banking on my new plant growing as big and healthy as yours 😩

@prismatica8416 2 жыл бұрын

I'm rescuing a monstera today. Super over watered in a pot with no drainage holes. Putting it in some nice terracotta and hopefully revive it.

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@shanahaines7182 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information. Can you do a video about how/where to attach the monstera to the stake?

@matthewstewart5113 9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@brooklynebony 2 жыл бұрын

wow your plants are beautiful

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Sarah-iz2nt 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank you. I’m worth your in the bamboo poles but I did find a very nice grooved piece of wood (rough cut edge, I think Walnut?) that I planted a Monstera cutting in. Hoping the aerial roots will grab onto the bark texture for climbing.

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds great! Let me know how it goes.

@ceceliathomas4537 Жыл бұрын

Thank you beautiful. 😊

@JessicaOakley224 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your tips I have a monstera and wanted to put a moss pole. But now I will go with the Bamboo stick. And I will also wait til I repot to do so. I do not want to damage my baby's roots. Thanks again 😊

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck when you repot. Just make sure the stake is thick enough to support your plant.

@BeautifulEarthJa 2 жыл бұрын

good tips. need to stake mine.

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

summer is a great time to do it!

@lovelylin110 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@waktukaksugeng9540 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful monstera

@LeafyConversations 6 ай бұрын

I don’t like moss poles! Glad to know I’m not alone.

@craftylilhandses Жыл бұрын

You're awesome.

@KillThisPlant Жыл бұрын

No, u

@plantseveryinch9024 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not big on moss poles myself I like drift wood and creative ideas !! I also really love the Treleaf products have you seen them ? Great video also btw 😁👍🌿🌱

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I checked out those products they look pretty nice. I'm sure they'd work well with Hoya

@blueberrypomegranate 2 жыл бұрын

I was hoping you'd give more info on how to tie the plant to the stake. I'm assuming that's the concept. please make a video about that

@gulkhurana3406 Жыл бұрын

thanks so much for this informative video, I learned so much! I bought a moss pole for my monstera but am too afraid to stake it because I don't want to damage the current growth pattern. I also can't figure out where the "back" is and where to position my moss pole - any additional tips or advice would be greatly appreciated! thanks in advance :)

@pancakesmoney 2 жыл бұрын

LOL finally know what those neck bones are, definitely just repotted my plants last week but didn’t add the birch & and didn’t combine plants. I have three monstera plants one massive and two minis doing well, would love bigger leaves and more holes!

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe next season you can stake your larger plant. Thanks for leaving a comment. Hope your neck bones are strong and healthy 😅

@crowed5 Жыл бұрын

Another thing, your moss pole doesn't have to be damp for the plant to grow into it. Unless you started off that way and there's roots in it then you need to keep it up

@lorill2631 Жыл бұрын

Lee! Just found you and love your channel. What is your soil mix for your monstera? Thanks!

@melaniem5971 3 жыл бұрын

Love the birch pole-I l’m not a fan of moss poles - can be messy and are not attractive-. Thanks for the info and demo !

@KillThisPlant 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I'm happy that store had them. They look so good and were only about $2/foot.

@wandak9607 Жыл бұрын

Im so happy i found your channel. Great work. Just bought a monstera. Do you suggest a bamboo pole or a trellis to stake when repotting?

@KillThisPlant Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I would recommend whatever is the most sturdy

@adriennehallgoolsby2919 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video!! I need to repot mine, I’m wondering what kind of soil do I need to use?! My monstera is huge and needs a post. I’ve never done this before- I don’t want to ruin, Alice 😂(aka, monstera)

@KillThisPlant Жыл бұрын

I have videos on soil

@asirus Жыл бұрын

So are you selling moss poles yet? 🤣 I'm a new plant mama and I love your succinct, informative videos, and the humour! 👍🏽

@KillThisPlant Жыл бұрын

Ha not yet! Thanks for watching.

@annlang1746 Жыл бұрын

My monsteras leaves are growing but the leaves are not splitting. Also I love the stake you're using, what kind is it and where did you get it?

@kirstine3158 3 жыл бұрын

Great timing :D I just got a monstera pinnatipartita, I actually found your channel, while researching it's care :P But how do you know when it is time to stake the plant? :)

@KillThisPlant 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. It does depend on the plant. For some monsteras you can usually wait until you need to control their growth (they are falling over or growing too wide). Other plants, like a monstera adansonii, or a pothos you may want to stake as soon as possible if the goal is to get larger leaves. It depends on what look you want to go for.

@OldJoeBlows Жыл бұрын

Just subbed… for you slick low-pro humor 😂

@KillThisPlant Жыл бұрын

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@pauladeveaux8431 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lee, I have a couple of questions. I just bought a juvenile monstera the end of may, she's lovely and very full. She has settled in and has started to put out new growth (4 new leaves coming up!) Question 1: should I wait until the new leaves have fully emerged before I repot? Question 2: Can a moss pole be used just as support, without watering it or wetting it? Right now, I'm planning on using bamboo poles. For some reason I thought a most pole would be sturdy. Thanks, and keep up the good work!!! I like that you are personable and get right to the point!

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

As long as your potting medium is decently well draining and you go up an appropriate size you don't have to wait. Keep the roots healthy and your plant will be fine. Yes you can use a moss pole as just support and not worry about keeping it wet. As long as it's sturdy.

@TheYurisam Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I wish I discovered them before taking possession of a neighbor’s Monstera, it never occurred to me that there would be a back versus a front. What combination goes into your Monstera soil mix?

@KillThisPlant Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Find my playlist about soil!

@Kattl07 Жыл бұрын

Nice idea using a birch bark pole, it looks really cool! But isn't the branch starting to rot at some point? Greetings from Germany. 🙌

@KillThisPlant Жыл бұрын

not after 2 years so far. its a very rot resistant wood. I dont think it will rot before the plant outgrows the pole.

@tecmow4399 2 жыл бұрын

Got any fancy moss poles for sale yet? Thanks for this. I always learn something from your videos and they’re so approachable.

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Not for sale, but I am working on something!

@barbaraowens2299 Жыл бұрын

I have one Monestera that was falling over and I used the cedar plank. Definitely an eye sore. Question I have do you wait until it's falling to stake it? I know they like to climb. Thanks!

@liv7008 Жыл бұрын

hello! what did you use to help hold the stem to the steak? is that planters tape?? what other things might i be able to use?

@Ghostgod_93 2 жыл бұрын

hahaahaha you funny! 2:29

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

😁 Still working on it

@coreywright6192 Жыл бұрын

Hello there , so I've watched about 8 diff. "Experts" on KZfaq and around 4 completely different tips and tricks some even opposing but they all seem to work🤔 That said though where there was one favorite "expert" there are now 2 ! U do a wonderful job and I only need a genuine natural vibe to take a person seriously...also that seems to be alot to ask for lol ... not funny 😒. You had me at "I'll choose 3$ bamboo over 40 $ s.w.m. Pole any day but if I start selling my own luxurious brand the link is in the description!👌 absolutely 💯! LOVE IT good stuff man! I saw a human being there not an "influencer" or a clicks obsessed internet zombi . I'll choose the guy who embraces the risk of sounding contradictory or whatever over a robot that tells us what they think we want to hear and stretches the truth just to get clicks or $ or both any day ! Thanks for the treat I'll stake your advise to my mostera ... but w/ a coco coir pole of my own creation 😅

@KillThisPlant Жыл бұрын

thank you. glad you like the videos.

@johannphysio4977 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the great video! Was very helpful! Advice question: my Monstera is winning the tug of war with my moss pole. I assume it’s because I didn’t do what you did do which was to place the pole basically at the bottom of the pot as you repotted…? And in case I missed it, did you ever start selling your own fancy moss poles (happy to give you my $ vs Amazon!) Thanks! 🙏🏻

@myrtleharper6822 Жыл бұрын

Hello; the leaves on my monstera plant are curled. Any advice ?

@codythecoffinwizard Жыл бұрын

Your balcony looks identical to mine, minus the giant monstera. Toronto?

@cynthiabrown842 Жыл бұрын

I need tips on alocasia🙏🏾🙏🏾

@alejandracorea941 Жыл бұрын

Oh I have questions, I have a monstera that the aerial roots and the “back” of the plant are in the same direction, what I need to do?

@andrewyip4543 2 жыл бұрын

I have a quick question, I have a very overgrown monstera that needs repotting…it has a strong mix of young leaves and mature holy leaves. I do like the like look of some monsteras that only display the mature leaves. Could I just separate the young and mature leaves to have a mature looking plant? Thanks! Love the videos!

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. You could absolutely do that. I always try start my plants with stems of similar size for a more uniform look.

@Arrrrrrr56479 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Great video! One question though. Why would you take a bamboo stake or any other stake over the moss pole? I'm new to staking and would like to know the cons of the moss pole aside from the damage leaves. Thanks!

@KillThisPlant 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. The main reason is cost. Whether you're buying one, or buying materials to make your own its going to be much more expensive than a bamboo stake or a plank of wood. The second reason is the idea of a moss pole is supposed to be so the roots dig in for extra support, and so that your plant can get more nutrients from absorbing water through the damp moss. With the second reason, while a moss pole might offer that support, there are no rainstorms in your home and your plant really doesn't need much support to get larger leaves. Also if you keep your moss pole damp it will only be slightly better when compared to a bamboo stake. This will also require almost daily watering for most people. Moss poles can also provide an additional place for pests to hide. You may also have to take the time to direct the aerial roots into a moss pole. So, basically a lot of work for minimal payoff when compared with the alternative.

@Greg1217 Жыл бұрын

@@KillThisPlant With all that being said, I was under the impression that plants grow up stakes because of the moisture provided which is why people use moss poles. I get that organic materials can retain moisture but pvc pipes can't (and neither do those Amazon coco coir poles). Does humidity/moisture actually matter?

@KillThisPlant Жыл бұрын

@@Greg1217 humidity will (almost) always be better in making tropical plants grow faster. Humidity usually makes their aerial roots grow faster too. Humidity isn't needed for many aroids to grow up a stake. They will grow up a wooden plank and send out aerial roots just the same. The advantages of using a moss pole is of the roots do dig in, you won't have to tie the plant. The plant can establish more roots and absorb water/nutrients from the pole. Which of course is better, but that is a lot of work to maintain.

@TheZombaFett Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!!! I have a question: can I plant my Monstera in a large planter off center and plant some companion plants with it???

@KillThisPlant Жыл бұрын

Yes but your Monstera's roots might end up strangling it.

@marieb3630 Жыл бұрын

I grow my monsters on something much wider. (Not a moss pole.) Can you get large growth on a such a narrow branch!

@_broody2853 Жыл бұрын

Super useful video! ... Bought my first small monstera and learned a lot here. Question: Does the plant (well the leaves) need to face towards the (sun)light? So combined with 'away from the stake' for optimal plant hapiness? :)

@KillThisPlant Жыл бұрын

The leaves and petioles will turn towards the sun regardless of where the pot is facing. It's not really a plant you need to turn to keep it growing evenly.

@_broody2853 Жыл бұрын

@@KillThisPlant Ok, I figured since the air roots are 'the back' the leaves towards the sun would give the same energy direction. I'll see how it goes. Thanks again.

@marielozoria Жыл бұрын

this is the third time im watching this video because i keep almost killing my monstera (this time it's rotting) and i just noticed the pun at the end 🤣

@KillThisPlant Жыл бұрын

4th time's a charm!