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title: "Did I tie up Herman too tightly!? Or do they like a snug hug?🪴🤓💕🙏"
description: "Did I tie up Herman too tightly!? Or do they like a snug hug?🪴🤓💕🙏"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/6SQRzbdMAphqLeK7avtLwP"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Mikel’s Plant Posse"
published: "2026-08-12T04:42:03.589183Z"
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# Did I tie up Herman too tightly!? Or do they like a snug hug?🪴🤓💕🙏

_Posted by Mikel’s Plant Posse on 2026-08-12_

Did I tie up Herman too tightly!? Or do they like a snug hug?🪴🤓💕🙏

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## 5 comments

### Amateur plant mama commented on 2026-08-12

You don't want to tie up the pertioles just the main back stem bit. They can't move around if you tie them that way

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#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-08-12

Exactly what I was going to say :D

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-08-13

Well, he doesn’t have much of that part yet…he was spreading, so I wanted to support him up…any ideas?

#### Rocko replied on 2026-09-12

Supposed to spread. Hold the main still as advised before and everything will come together. Those stems fighting for their life.

### Aimee loves plants commented on 2026-08-15

He looks very unhappy and uncomfortable. He looks like he’s being choked. I think you should untie and gently tie just the thickest stems. The other smaller ones tend to stand on their own when the big leaves are supported. Gently supported. I would say consider tying to the support again with twine. Maybe that can help. I’m a newbie though so please take all my suggestions as opinions only. 💚💚💚

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