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title: "I went to my plant shop today to have them look at my monstera. The…"
description: "I went to my plant shop today to have them look at my monstera. The first photo is my baby before. They put a moss pole for me and it looks a bit messy (all…"
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author: "Bodhi_PlantMama"
published: "2024-02-24T04:01:19.221727Z"
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# I went to my plant shop today to have them look at my monstera. The…

_Posted by Bodhi\_PlantMama on 2024-02-24_

I went to my plant shop today to have them look at my monstera. The first photo is my baby before. They put a moss pole for me and it looks a bit messy (all the other photos show the after moss pole). They definitely know more than I do, but any thoughts on it?

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## 8 comments

### Sydnei commented on 2024-02-24

i like yours better and think the velcro is a safer option but it’s all a preference thing. it will grow taller and spread a little as it climbs with the pole. beautiful plant regardless

#### Amie206 replied on 2024-02-24

Agree that plant “tape” or Velcro is better than the twine

#### Bodhi\_PlantMama replied on 2024-02-24

Right! I was like “oh 😥” now I’m worried to shock it lol

### Amie206 commented on 2024-02-24

I think it looks healthy. Keep the moss damp and let the soil dry out before watering again. I bet you’ll see a ton of growth this spring

#### Bodhi\_PlantMama replied on 2024-02-24

Thank you! That makes me feel a little better! I had two bamboo poles and it looks so cute haha

#### Sydnei replied on 2024-02-24

lol it will grow with love but the moss with encourage more growth. i get the idea of it being more aesthetically pleasing

### Tigerlilly commented on 2024-02-24

they both look fine to me. the moss pole will help it get much bigger leaves as it grows. but I would definitely remove that twine right away and replace it with velcro!!!

#### Bodhi\_PlantMama replied on 2024-02-24

Thank you! Definitely doing that

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