– DIY Self Watering Moss Pole –

Complete Tutorial for Building a DIY Self Watering Moss Pole

Moss poles are great. But…a common irritation for indoor plant lovers is that it becomes another thing they must maintain with misting and watering. Luckily there is a solution called a self watering moss pole. And we will show you how to make one in an easy-to-follow tutorial.

DIY Self Watering Moss Pole

We must be upfront about why we are building a DIY self watering moss pole.

Our project is not entirely selfless. We have a Monstera Deliciosa that is currently looking very slanted and is in desperate need of some support.

So we figured, why not document how we make our self-watering moss poles and share the love so you can level up your indoor plant game?

So if you are ready, put on your DIY gloves, grab a coffee, and let’s dive in.

How to Make a DIY Self Watering Moss Pole – Easy-to-Follow Instructions (with Pictures)

Moss poles are a fan favorite at the Garden Bench Top.

So whenever we get the opportunity to add a moss pole to a plant, we take the opportunity to jump into DIY mode and build one using this easy method.

Materials Required

First things first, this is what you will need to construct your DIY self watering moss pole.

  • PVC pipe 3cm diameter (choose a length suitable for your plants’ needs)
  • PVC pipe end cap
  • Sphagnum moss (pre-soaked with excess moisture squeezed out)
  • Craft cotton rope
  • Cable ties
  • Gutter guard plastic mesh
  • scissors or a cutting blade