AT A GLANCE
To attach the monstera to a coconut stick, you should use flexible and soft materials such as velcro or elastic bands. Insert the coconut stick deep into the plant substrate and loosely attach the stem of the monstera to the stick.
Why is the coconut stick best suited?
are coconut sticks stable, soft and from natural fibers. The aerial roots can grow well with the rod. Coconut sticks are available cheaply in every hardware store. In contrast, plant stakes with a smooth surface, such as bamboo stakes, are not well suited as they cannot support the aerial roots.
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How long should the coconut stick be?
The coconut stick should always at least as long like the Monstera so that it can be securely attached to it. It is worth planning ahead and choosing a slightly longer rod. Because if the rod later protrudes from the plant and has to be replaced by a longer one, this means a lot of stress for the window leaf. Since it can look disadvantageous, especially with young plants, if the stick is very far above the plant protrudes, it is recommended to use coir sticks that can be assembled, so that the stick goes up together with the plant can grow.
How deep do you put the coconut stick in the pot?
The coconut stick should as deep as possible be inserted into the plant substrate so that it is as stable as possible and can also give a large, heavy plant maximum support. When repotting, the stick is best placed as centrally as possible in the pot. This reduces the risk of damaging the Monstera's roots when planting.
How do you attach the Monstera to a coconut stick?
The tribe of Monstera should go with binding material loosely attached to the plant stake. The binding material should not cut in, so flexible and soft materials such as Velcro, rubberized or elastic bands are recommended. Strings or wire, on the other hand, are less suitable.
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Alternative to the coconut stick
Instead of a coconut stick, other materials can also serve as a climbing aid for the monstera. Moss sticks, for example, are well suited, as aerial roots can cling to them even better and can also gain nutrients from the stick. Climbing aids can also be easily built by yourself with just a few materials.
