Fold the pole sharply along the crease lines as you would fold a sheet of paper, ensuring the folds are clear, visible, and strong. To achieve a precise fold, firmly pinch both sides as close as possible to the crease line.
Wait, that wasn’t clear? Don’t worry, just check this video instead! 😊

Form a D-shape. Insert the tip of an arrow tab into the cutout or opening, facing inwards. Before securing it completely, insert all the tabs into the rest of the cuts.

IMPORTANT: If you plan to use an anchor, make sure to close the moss pole in its second-largest position. Video for reference. (Note: For S-sized moss poles, there is only one position available.)

Push the tabs all the way in until they are securely fixed. You should hear or feel a satisfying 'click' to confirm they’re in place.

Fill the moss pole with your choice of substrate, such as moss, moss pole mix, or another suitable material. Ensure that the portion of the moss pole inside the pot is filled with regular substrate instead of soggy materials like moss.

Take care not to overpack the moss pole - too tight, and the roots may struggle to grow - too loose, and the pole might become unstable when extended.

If using moss as your substrate, soak it in water beforehand; otherwise, you may end up overpacking your pole.

Place the assembled pole into an empty pot. Add enough substrate to hold the pole securely in place, ensuring it stands stable. Be sure to leave enough space to comfortably add your plant afterward.

Secure the plant to the pole using a plant tie, ensuring the nodes are gently attached to the pole. Position the plant naturally, with its leaves facing toward the light source, not toward the pole, for optimal growth and appearance.

Once the plant is securely in place, finish adding substrate around it.

Water the pole from the top as needed to ensure the substrate stays evenly moist.

💡 TIP: Don’t forget to fertilize your moss pole! Sphagnum moss or moss pole mix contains no nutrients for your plants. We recommend using House Plant Elixir for the best results.

Once the plant is about to reach the top of the moss pole, it’s time to extend it. We recommend doing so when the plant already has roots reached 2/3 of the last moss pole extension. Extending later can be complicated due to the roots already being developed in that part of the pole.

To do so, slide a new pole over the existing one, ensuring an overlap of 7–10 cm for stability. Be sure to use the same moss pole size (S, M, L, XL) as the existing one to ensure a seamless extension.

Moss pole drippers are the perfect complement to any moss pole setup. They make maintaining your moss pole effortless and, even with a self-watering system, they’re an excellent way to deliver fertilizer directly to the moss pole media.