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title: "Drop your favorite moss pole solutions below :) do you buy one or…"
description: "Drop your favorite moss pole solutions below :) do you buy one or make one?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/64ecd6e75125fca6a99f4e50"
community: "Equipment & Materials"
author: "Mandy"
published: "2023-08-28T17:18:31.778Z"
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# Drop your favorite moss pole solutions below :) do you buy one or…

_Posted by Mandy on 2023-08-28_

Drop your favorite moss pole solutions below :) do you buy one or make one?

## 5 comments

### Lili commented on 2023-08-28

I bought the plastic pole from Amazon \& some sphagnum moss to stuff it with. The specific one I got is a semi circle with an enclosed back to retain moisture a little better. So far it’s been a little less than a month but I already have an aerial root growing into the moss \& constant growth with this one.

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### Zan~ Anxious Planter commented on 2023-08-28

I’ve heard tons about Etsy sellers and their rendition of moss poles most common ones on market are good for what it is just lack longevity if that makes sense

### Leafmealone commented on 2023-08-29

It’s so easy to make them and way more cost effective Unless you only need one. $40-$50 in supplies and you can make tons of them. Plastic or metal mesh, moss and zip ties.

### Roundshouse Plants commented on 2023-08-29

I went to my local garden store and bought a big plastic garden stake, 10 ft long. I had my husband use his chop saw to cut it to length and then I wrapped it with twine. It took a bit of time to wrap it, but I just put on a movie and went to work. Wear gloves because the pokey twine will cause blisters after you're pulling on it for an hour. 👌 This was much less expensive than getting a prefabricated pole because of the height I needed. My adensonii is almost 15 ft long so I had to figure something out! The garden center typically has all kind of bamboo and wood stakes. I usually grab a few in different sizes to keep on hand, and then use little plant clips to attach the plant.

### Roundshouse Plants commented on 2023-08-29

Oh! And I will also check the classifieds or other thrift sites and garage sales. Lots of people have ones for sale or free!

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