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title: "hi! so this is my first climbing plant and im very much so struggling…"
description: "hi! so this is my first climbing plant and im very much so struggling to attach her to the moss pole 😭 shes so bushy and has so many leaves i dont know how to…"
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community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "lalaloopsi"
published: "2024-08-29T08:50:52.961471Z"
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# hi! so this is my first climbing plant and im very much so struggling…

_Posted by lalaloopsi on 2024-08-29_

hi! so this is my first climbing plant and im very much so struggling to attach her to the moss pole 😭  
shes so bushy and has so many leaves i dont know how to get the last stem up on the pole.  
am i doing this right? any advice would be appreciated 🫶🏻

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## 5 comments

### Rachel commented on 2024-08-29

Looks like she’s facing different directions. This video may help  
“How to set up your monstera for success” by Kill this plant on YouTube

#### lalaloopsi replied on 2024-08-29

i’ll have a look at it now, thank you so much!!!!

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-08-29

a true sphagnum moss pole will allow your plant to actually anchor its aerial roots

#### lalaloopsi replied on 2024-08-29

ohh i thought it just needed something to keep it up. i’ll look into getting the real thing, thank you!!!! 🫶🏻

#### Moriah replied on 2024-08-29

You just reminded me to mist mine 😅😂

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