Houseplant hacks: should I swap moss poles for plant stakes?

2026-03-17 - 10:32

Moss poles can end up looking tatty, but a sculptural stake is like a piece of art The problem Somewhere along the way, moss poles became mandatory for any climbing plant. In reality, most are plastic tubes wrapped in fibres that shed, go bald and drop bits all over the soil. The “living totem” promise is rarely fulfilled, especially if you aren’t misting it daily. The hack Swap the fake tree trunk for a proper plant stake. A simple metal or recycled plastic stake gives your climber something solid to lean on without pretending to be bark. The new sculptural stakes, such as the wavy pieces from Secateur Me Baby (pictured), transform a floppy vine into a line of living green wrapped around a piece of design. Continue reading...