Houseplant Glow-Ups: Before-and-After Chaos with Moss Poles!

Brittany Savaille
Jan 19
2 min read

Updated: Jan 20

Houseplant Glow-Ups: Before-and-After Chaos with Moss Poles

Monstera Standleyana Albo

Hey, chaotic plant crew! Buckle up, because we’re diving into the world of glow-ups—not the “oops, I bleached my bangs in 2020” kind, but the kind that turns your sad, floppy Monstera into a stunning, Instagram-worthy plant goddess. Yes, babes, we’re talking moss poles.

Why Moss Poles?

Let me break it down for you: climbing plants like Monsteras, Philodendrons, and Syngoniums are basically Tarzan in the plant world. They cling to trees, soak up nutrients, and throw out leaves so juicy they make us weak in the knees.

A moss pole fakes that natural tree vibe, giving your plant something to cling to while encouraging those drool-worthy mature leaves. Translation? Your plant goes from “meh” to plant royalty faster than you can say, “Do I need another Monstera?”

How to Get Started Without Completely Losing It

Step 1:

Grab your plant and a moss pole. Feeling crafty? Oh, honey, I’ve got you covered—check out my DIY guide, “Moss Pole Mayhem,” to make one without spending your entire plant budget.

Step 2:

Stick the pole in the pot (gently, don’t traumatize your baby), close to the plant’s base. Secure the stem to the pole using plant tape, soft ties, or literally whatever you have handy. BUT BE NICE. This isn’t Fifty Shades of Plant Care—your plant deserves gentle support.

Step 3:

Keep that pole damp. Aerial roots LOVE moisture. Use a spray bottle—or, if you’re me, completely forget for weeks, then panic-spray while whispering “I’m so sorry, baby, mommy’s trying her best.”

Glow-Up Proof

Don’t just take my word for it; feast your eyes on these #MossPoleGlowUp before-and-after pics.

That scraggly Monstera with four leaves? Now a leafy queen worthy of applause.
That sad Philodendron? She’s out here serving lush, green drama.

And guess what? Your plant can pull off the same vibe with a little moss pole magic (and a sprinkle of patience).

Share Your Wins (or Hilarious Fails!)

Let’s keep it real: plants aren’t about perfection—they’re about progress. Whether your glow-up is a showstopper or a chaotic “WTF happened here?” moment, we want to see it.

📸 Tag us with #MossPoleGlowUp to show off your plant transformations! Who knows—you might snag a feature (and maybe even a discount on one of our guides).