Indoor Houseplant Trellis 101: How to Train Your Vines

Have you ever wondered why your hoyas or pothos sometimes send out those long and wild tendrils that seem to have a mind of their own? I certainly have a windowsill full of hoyas doing this right now. There really isn’t a super “secret” technique. Most of our houseplants are just natural climbers that grow up trees in search of light and use those tendrils for support. So I invited over my new plant friend, Ara from Propagation Diaries, to share her best tips about everything you need to know about indoor houseplant trellises, whether it be choosing the right style and material or getting it secure in your pot and training those vines without breaking a leaf! Let's tidy up!

 

In this episode, we learn:

• [02:45] Ara’s plant care journey
• [03:35] How Ara fell in love with Hoyas!
• [06:59] What trellising really does for your houseplants
• [08:22] What are the benefits of trellising a houseplant?
• [09:44] Spotting tendrils: your sign it’s time to add a trellis
• [10:34] Getting even light exposure by growing vertically
• [11:30] How (and when) to attach your plants to the trellis
• [12:06] Creative trellis hacks
• [13:05] What are the different types of trellis?
• [15:03] Espoma Organic
• [16:49] Choosing the right material and shape for your plant’s needs
• [18:10] Best practices for establishing a plant with a trellis
• [20:34] When to add a trellis
• [23:20] How do you upgrade to a bigger trellis without hurting your plant?
• [24:35] What’s the #1 mistake people make when trellising Hoyas?
• [26:44] What’s the mysterious “counterclockwise rule” for trellising Hoyas?
• [27:46] How to gently guide delicate Hoya tendrils
• [28:25] Tips to get a hoya to bloom (light, humidity, and airflow)
• [30:54] What type of hoyas should you get?
• [31:54] Pest prevention tips for your hoya
• [34:10] Where can you find Ara’s aesthetic trellises and accessories?

 

Mentioned in our conversation:

• Growing Joy 299: Houseplant Trends, Tips & Hot Takes: Live from the Southeast Plant Show
• Growing Joy 272: Beneficial Insects For Effortless Houseplant Pest Management with Jamie of DMV Beneficials
• Make Your Own Moss Pole for Indoor Climbing Plants
• Houseplant SOS Mini Course

 

A little nervous about installing your trellis and tying your plants?

Check out the full show notes and blog here for Ara's easy-to-follow guide!

 

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Thank you to our episode sponsor:

Espoma Organic

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