How to make easy Indoor plant supports (a roundup)

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How to make easy Indoor plant supports (a roundup)

If you’re a plant mom or dad, you probably have several favorite houseplants that are the heartbeat of your home. Plants are a perfect choice to add life and beauty to small spaces. There are many natural materials that can be used for plant supports which we will share in this article. To make good use of the space at home here are some great ideas on; how to make easy indoor plant supports.

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Moss poles

Moss poles are a commonly used indoor plant support that many plants can grow alongside. Some plants are Philodendron, Monstera, Golden Pothos Vines, Hoya, Creeping Fig, Jasmine, Arrowhead Vine, Wandering Jew, Pilea, Maidenhair Vine, Passionflower, Black-eyed Susan Vine, Mandevilla, and lastly Bougainvillea. These are all climber plants that will do well with the moss poles, when inserted into pots.

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Bamboo stakes

Bamboo stakes are very strong, versatile and last a long time. Plus their apart of nature. They provide lots of support especially for plants with aerial roots, like Orchids. You could use zip ties to connect several bamboo sticks to create a teepee shape. This would be ideal for outside growing string beans, green peas and mini cucumbers. Another way to use the bamboo stick indoor would be to create a mini teepee for smaller vines such as philodendron. Also, used as a support for an indoor Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree would be perfect.

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DIY crafting your own homemade plant supports

Another indoor plant steak idea is: DIY crafting your own homemade plant supports from products like a narrow wire tube and a piece of twine is a good option. Also for extra support you may consider a mini diy trellis for the potted plant, natural climbers would love and appreciate the tall space to grow. You can really get creative here and let your imagination run wild.

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Metal Wire

Metal Wire is another choice for indoor plant support. This is a good choice for those plants that are sturdy but bush out a little and need some guidance with a metal wire hoop. Metal wire can also be curved and placed over top of vining plants to provide support for a plant. Of course in the outdoors tomato plants are helped by metal wire stakes that go over small tomato plants before they grow up. Most garden centers carry metal wire especially metal wire hoops. You can also use a simple Wire Hanger and untwist the arched top and repurpose it into an indoor plant support.

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Metal Trellises

Metal Trellises, an indoor plant trellis is a great way to supply support to n indoor climbing plant. The trellis supports would work great for plants such as; Pothos, Sting of Hearts, English Ive, Jasmine, Hoya Pubicalyx and the Creeping Fig to name a few.

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PVC pipe usage

PVC pipe usage are one of those creative ideas you can use for indoor plant supports. There are many great options for creating support indoor fun ideas for indoor vining plants, small container herb gardens and also indoor plant stand to hold a potted indoor plant.

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Fishing Line

Fishing line is a good idea for indoor plants to have support. If strung on bamboo poles or a DIY plant cage, it can be a support to vining plants.

Final Ideas:

Use these ideas and inspiration to create your work of art indoors! Other great ideas for plants that need to be kept moist, or watered regularly are to add damp sphagnum moss on top of the soil in the pot. This will keep moisture in, help protect against gnats, and give a pretty finished look.

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