Growing poles really are the way to grow! Think of them as an extension to your pot because every node that touches the pole, roots into the substrate. This also makes for fantastic future propagation!
Climbing plants thrive on growing poles for many reasons, one being stability & support, another being the ability to absorb even more nutrients and water through the roots that grow into the poles substrate.
This in-turn promotes stronger, healthier more vigorous growth.
MINI POLE SIZE:
4.5cm wide x 30cm high (when constructed/folded)
16.4cm wide x 33.7cm (when flat/how they arrive to you)
The Mini PlantThingy poles are ideal for those smaller growing plants that still need a good support. The hexagon cut-out design also allows for a lot more of the substrates surface area to be exposed, resulting in a higher rooting rate & easier root removal if you want to propagate your plant in the future.
They are easy to use, extendable, strong and durable. Meaning they can be reused over and over again, making them a great long-term product.
Available in Black or Clear (NOTE: Clear has a protective film on it which will need to be peeled off before use. Top tip, peel film off from side to side, rather then from top to bottom for easy removal)
- Buy a 2 pack, SAVE $1
- Buy a 4 pack, SAVE $4
PlantThingy Aroid Grow Pole - Mini
There is no right or wrong answer to this, it really depends on what you prefer using.
Fern fibre is my personal favourite. It retains moisture well and plants roots LOVE it.
Spagmoss is another popular choice. Think moss pole vibes.
Wildvine Aroid mix is great in poles and for ease of using one substrate for potting and filling the pole.
Coconut chip can also be used, it is used a lot overseas. It can draw nutrients out of plants (calcium) over time so you will need to make sure you are feeding your plant regularly to balance this.
Orchid bark could also be an option (although I have no personal experience with this)
The Black are PP or polypropylene (as well as white and frosted)
The Clear are PETG or polyethylene terephthalate glycol
Both plastics are recylclable at the end of their life.
