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title: "I have a bunch of babies I’ve propagated from cuttings… how do I know…"
description: "I have a bunch of babies I’ve propagated from cuttings… how do I know when they need a moss pole? Or will a wooden pole do? I’m more familiar with monsteras."
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Arlo"
published: "2024-08-04T19:40:56.612667Z"
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# I have a bunch of babies I’ve propagated from cuttings… how do I know…

_Posted by Arlo on 2024-08-04_

I have a bunch of babies I’ve propagated from cuttings… how do I know when they need a moss pole? Or will a wooden pole do? I’m more familiar with monsteras.

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## 3 comments

### Riley commented on 2024-08-04

I prefer to use a stake instead of a moss pole, just because they’re cheaper and less maintenance. There are probably a few more benefits of using a moss pole, but using a stake also gets the plant climbing and increasing in size. And you can probably start any of these on a stake or moss pole at any time.

#### Arlo replied on 2024-08-04

Thanks!

### Lexxie commented on 2024-08-06

I would recommend using a moss pole \& waiting until the leaves grow out a little more or begin to drop/hang

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