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title: "What is everyone’s thoughts on using zip ties to direct the growth of…"
description: "What is everyone’s thoughts on using zip ties to direct the growth of plants and trees (not too tight of course )"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/64de8563a73386266c2bf7f6"
community: "Equipment & Materials"
author: "Siegal"
published: "2023-08-17T20:38:59.914Z"
language: "en"
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# What is everyone’s thoughts on using zip ties to direct the growth of…

_Posted by Siegal on 2023-08-17_

What is everyone’s thoughts on using zip ties to direct the growth of plants and trees (not too tight of course )

## 2 comments

### Robyn commented on 2023-08-17

(i am a newbie) but i found velcro reusable cable ties and i am loving them for my top heavy plants or if something is damaged! i was afraid traditional zip ties would maybe damage some of my sensitive plants :/

### Mullein commented on 2023-08-18

I prefer velcro garden ties. You can cut to any length you want and the wrap it around the plant and pole/stake. Easy to remove and reposition. Soft on the plants. I haven’t tried zip ties, but my first moss pole came with metal pins to hold the plant it place. It caused some damage to my philodendron

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