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title: "Any tips for getting a moss pole?"
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# Any tips for getting a moss pole?

_Posted by Alex on 2025-01-30_

Any tips for getting a moss pole?

## 8 comments

### Mr Variegated commented on 2025-01-30

Looking to make your own? Or premade? I suggest whether you’re making your own or buying premade, make sure they have a closed backing. Most are sold this was these days.

#### Alex replied on 2025-01-30

I would want a premade probably

#### Mr Variegated replied on 2025-01-30

Something like these. And you’re going to need moss.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/qun-uwmwjRvmA8QnwxK87iK7Q6uTZm-V00qjY42psOo/gjsOQf4hRyOCI3WVCuK8YA.webp?size=large)

### David commented on 2025-01-31

Second what Mr Variegated shared. Those plastic moss poles where you only have holes in the front are the best option. They retain moisture really well because the back is solid and closed. Also you’ll need to by spaghnum moss. When you get the moss, I would boil water and pour it over the moss to kill off any bacteria or mold spores. Mold can be an issue with moss poles because of their dampness

#### Alex replied on 2025-01-31

Is there a lot of maintenance for moss poles? (like misting or changing moss)

#### Mr Variegated replied on 2025-01-31

You have to keep the pole moist always. Once you get that pole dry, it’s almost a nightmare to get it wet again as it becomes hydrophobic. If you keep it wet too much, you can get root rot. Easiest way to water is slow drip using a plastic cup with a few pin holes at the bottom placed on top of the pole. Easiest way to tell if your pole is moist is give the back a squeeze. If it sounds crunchy, it’s time to water. And as David stated, these poles with the backing retain moisture longer. Sorry for the long explanation.

### Mr Variegated commented on 2025-01-31

Up side to poles is the plant grows way faster and bigger.  
Downside is extending, I had one over 9 feet tall. It was a nightmare. I tried to chop it and that was even worse due to the roots that had grown all the way down the backside. It stressed me so much I just chopped the top 9 biggest top leaves and are propping in water. Sorry for the rant.

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-31

Get an actual moss pole and not the coconut coir ones. The Moss Pole has some nice ones. There are a fair amount of 3d printed ones out on etsy that are really cool and expandable too

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