The Many Benefits of Staking Monstera Plants (And How to Do It!) — Plant Care Tips and More

Ah, the delicious Monstera Deliciosa. So pretty, so low-maintenance, and such a bountiful grower! It’s not uncommon for Monsteras to grow quickly when they’re well cared for, and this can mean aerial roots a-go-go and ever-expanding foliage. If your Monstera is rapidly entering Wild Thing territory, don’t fret-- you can simply stake it!

The Benefits Of Staking Your Monstera

Supporting your Monstera’s posture with a stake or moss poll has a number of benefits. In their native environments, Monsteras are epiphytes, which means that they’re plants that grow vertically in nature by climbing on the other plants around them. That’s right, they get by with a little help from their friends!

This epiphytic behavior can be tougher to accommodate when your Monstera is potted at home, but stakes make the perfect “dupe” for other greenery. Your Monstera will cling to its stake, reach upward, and hold its heaviest stems straight, which gives it the pleasing posture that keeps them looking their best. Monsteras also grow aerial roots— love them, don’t cut them! They are there to support your plant’s heavy base, but staking the plant helps take some of the load off of those roots, enabling you to tuck them under your Monstera’s soil and let them rest unseen.

Now stake away— your Monstera will love you for it!

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How to stake a Monstera

1. Find The Perfect Stake, Moss Poll, Or Coir Pole

The two main varieties of garden stakes for houseplants are bamboo stakes and coir or moss poles. Bamboo stakes are affordable, attractive and easy to work with. They have thin diameters and endless versatility. Coir (coconut fiber) poles are significantly thicker and comprised of wooden bases wrapped in coconut husk. The coconut husk is super-absorbent, so you can water directly onto the pole, and it will create humidity for your plant. Moss poles are also popular options and are similar to coir poles, except often covered with sphagnum moss instead.

2. Insert The Stake Into The Soil

Find the areas at the base (bottom) of your Monstera that contain the thickest, heaviest stems and need the most support. Once you’ve identified these areas, use a trowel to dig small holes into which you’ll stick the stakes. Make sure that the stake is firmly situated in the soil, far enough down that it does not wiggle or sag. You can stick the stake all the way down to the bottom of your Monstera’s pot for added support.

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3. Utilize Support Ties

You don’t need special support ties when staking plants. You can use plant tie tape, twine, or strips of fabric. Just be sure that when you tie the stems of your Monstera to the stakes, you do not tie them tightly enough to damage them. They should be securely anchored, but not strangled.

Begin adding your support ties about 1-2 inches up from the point where your plant’s base meets the soil. The more support your plant has at its bottom, the easier it will be for it to stretch upward as it grows. Repeat the ties at intervals of several inches (about every three to eight inches, depending on the size of your Monstera).

And That’s That!

Now that your Monstera has been staked, you’ll notice an improvement in its overall form and health, and its epiphytic nature will have room to thrive. Check out our complete care guide to keep your plant glowing over time, add additional support ties or stakes when necessary, and the future will be bright for you and your Monstera!

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