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addie

if my monster doesn’t have any aerial roots, what’s the best way to encourage those growing? he has lots of light and is at least a couple years old

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  1. Tellie

    I think they just grow on their own. Usually for support or more nutrients.

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  2. Plant Father

    is your monstera on a trellis or is it crawling across the pot? climbing monstera are more likely to produce those monstrous aerial roots we’re all looking for

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    • addie

      i have her propped up with string, i’m waiting for my budget to allow me some moss poles!

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    • addie

      do i water the moss pole?

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    • Amie206

      Yes, water/mist the moss pole. That said, you can also just buy wood stakes (cheaper than a moss pole) to tie it to. Depending on the size of your plant, you may need something like a wood plank vs stake. I got tired of keeping the moss pole wet, and as my plant is over 5 ft tall I needed something more sturdy.

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