Where Can I Buy a Plant Pole? (2024)

FAQs

What is a plant pole called? ›

Moss pole, if you never heard about this tool it might sound like a quirky name. But this tool is super handy for all PLNTSparents! A moss pole can be used to give support to our climbing plant.

Cedar wood is always best—although it can be tricky to find sometimes. Once again, you could also look at our Zella Trellis. It's made to be easily extendable and made from cedar which is less likely to rot as fast.

Once the plant and pot are ready, stick the sturdy metal supports at the bottom of the moistened moss pole deep into the soil. Keep the pole upright and nestle it slightly behind the plant. Then, press the soil gently at the base to stabilize the totem.

For the plant stand legs, you will need four 2X2 wood pieces that are 30cm long. We used the mitre saw to cut these down to size, but you can use a hand saw or hacksaw for this. For the inner piece, we will create a cross for the plant pot to stand on. You will need two 3X3 wood pieces measuring 17.5cm in length.

Some plants are naturally top-heavy and require staking—bougainvillea is one such plant. Other plants are natural climbers and need to be supported to grow properly. Many of the most beautiful species of philodendron are included in this group, as well as ivy, jasmine, and tropical plants such as monstera.

Many gardeners use natural and sustainable twiggy branches also known as “pea sticks” to create discrete yet incredibly effective supports for everything from annuals to perennials to vegetables.

Again, use a pole made from very durable and CCA-treated wood. They must be suitable for “ground contact”. Dig a wide hole. For a standard fence pole, the hole should be about 30cm wide and the depth should allow for about 1/3 of the post to be below the soil.

However, even when the moss is on the dry side, it will still function perfectly in supporting your plant and giving it a place to grow her roots. So don't panic if your pole is dry, with a good soak the moss will spring back!

They can burn and are susceptible to rot and insects if not properly treated. Since it is a natural product, defects can be hidden to the eye. Wood poles are also easier to damage — by woodpeckers, for example, and even by larger wildlife using wood poles to sharpen their claws or scratch an itch.

Do you wet a coir pole? ›

The coir growpole or moss pole needs to be moist, but avoid making it heavy with water. Thereafter, simply insert it firmly into the potting mix, position it as close as possible to the base of the plant. However, ensure that you do not disturb the plant's root system while placing the moss pole.

A finished wood utility pole can be made from several types of trees. Common species of wood poles include Southern Pine, Douglas fir, Western Red Cedar and Red (Norway) Pine. The trees are harvested, milled to a length and class, and pressure treated with a preservative.

An effective and less visible plant support can be made by using a piece of heavy-gauge wire, such as a wire coat hanger, bent into a loop with the ends embedded in the container's potting mix. Garden centers and online retailers sell green vinyl-coated wire that is ideal for this use.

I used the Better Gro Orchid Moss, which is sphagnum moss. Shown are both the vinyl coated hardware cloth and chicken wire or poultry netting. I used the hardware cloth but may try one with the chicken wire because I like it.

To get vines going in the right vertical direction, start by attaching them loosely to the structure you want them to climb. Cut-up pantyhose make a great tie for vines because they're stretchy enough to allow the stems to expand as they grow, and soft enough that they won't cut into the vine.