May 20, 2021, 12:22 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Without support, the Monstera grows in all directions, which some people like, but others find bothersome. There is a simple and quick way to tame the plant and encourage it to grow upward. The video explains how it works.
Many plants need supports to grow straight up rather than in all directions–the Monstera is no exception. Typically, stakes or trellises made from materials such as bamboo are used for this purpose. However, these are not suitable for the large, lush tropical beauty.
What support is recommended for the Monstera?
Monsteras are usually sold with a coconut stake in the center of the pot. The plant’s first leaves and roots are attached to it with some string or wire. This not only tames the plant but also encourages it to grow upward along the stake. Over time–and with proper care–the Monstera will outgrow this approximately one-and-a-half-meter-high stake, making it time for additional support.
In stores, you can find coconut plant stakes that can be interlocked and extended as needed before inserting them into the existing stake in the pot. Then, all you need is some yarn, string, or wire to gently attach the new leaves or shoots to the extended stake.
You can see exactly how this works and what it looks like in the video at the top of the article.
Find more important tips about the popular Monstera in this article. And did you know that the Swiss cheese plant was voted Germany’s most popular houseplant in the big myHOMEBOOK poll? Learn more about it here.