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title: "I think i waited too long to put her on a pole and I've never used…"
description: "I think i waited too long to put her on a pole and I've never used one before. Did I do it right?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/ZP3gQsHBTg6NZfzRhlOhZT"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Melinda"
published: "2025-03-20T01:23:51.442511Z"
language: "en"
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# I think i waited too long to put her on a pole and I've never used…

_Posted by Melinda on 2025-03-20_

I think i waited too long to put her on a pole and I've never used one before. Did I do it right?

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## 2 comments

### Trespence commented on 2025-03-20

It’s hard to tell. You don’t want to nail it to a pole … just the stalk of the plant should be attached and fairly loosely so the plant isn’t damaged.

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#### Melinda replied on 2025-03-20

Thank you. That's what i was going for.

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