Gifts for Monstera Lovers: What a Climbing Plant Owner Actually Needs

The best gift for a monstera lover is a Bendable Moss Pole sized to their plant. A monstera is a climber, and a plant that climbs wants something to climb. Most plant people already own the plant, the pot and the pretty watering can. Support is the thing they keep meaning to buy.

This guide is built around what a monstera, pothos or philodendron owner needs next, not around monstera-print mugs. Each gift comes with a quick check so you know they will actually use it. If you want a wider list for any plant person, see our ultimate gift guide for plant lovers.

The short answer: the best gift for a monstera owner

A moss pole, picked by plant height. Add one small care tool (a mister or microfibre gloves) and you have a gift that gets used every week.

• Plant under about 2 feet: 16" Bendable Moss Pole.
• Medium plant: 30" Bendable Moss Pole. It suits most medium plants.
• Big, floor-standing monstera: 42" or 54".

Why a climbing plant owner wants support more than another plant

In nature a monstera grows up a tree. Indoors, with nothing to climb, it sprawls sideways and leans. Stems flop, the plant looks untidy and the leaves stay smaller. Give it a pole and it grows up, attaches its aerial roots and tends to put out bigger, more split leaves as it matures.

That is why a pole works as a gift for someone who loves climbing plants. It solves a real problem they can already see. If they have asked "what are these roots for?", our guide to monstera aerial roots explains it.

Gift 1: a Bendable Moss Pole sized to their plant

The Bendable Moss Pole™ is our patented, shapeable support. It comes in 16", 30", 42" and 54" sizes. You can bend it to follow the plant instead of forcing the plant to follow a straight stick.

How to pick the height

1. Look at the plant. Measure from the soil to the top of the tallest leaf.
2. Choose a pole about the same height or a little taller, so the plant has room to climb.
3. If you cannot check, go with the 30". It is the safe middle size.
4. If the plant is already big and floor-standing, the 42" is the better call.

Our post on how tall your moss pole should be goes deeper if you want to get it exactly right.

Is it a gift they'll use? Checklist

• Do they own a monstera, pothos, philodendron or other climber? Yes means go.
• Is the plant leaning, trailing on the floor or getting leggy? Even better.
• Do they already have a pole? If so, skip it, or pick a size up.

Not sure whether they would prefer moss or coir? Read moss pole vs coir pole. Moss holds more moisture. Coir is slimmer and drier.

Gift 2: a pole plus tools in one box

If you want something that looks like a proper gift, pick a bundle. Our bundles pair a moss pole with the tools a climbing plant needs, such as slim garden shears and microfibre gloves. The 16" Moss Pole + Slim Shears + Gloves set is a good example.

For a first monstera, add a small plant to the bundle. The pole goes in at planting, so the plant grows up it from day one. The recipient does not have to retrofit a pole later.

It also works for pothos and philodendron collectors. Both climb readily, and the shears help with the trimming that keeps them full.

Gift 3: care tools they will use weekly

Small tools earn their place because they get used all the time.

• A mister. Monsteras like humid air, and a moss pole likes a light misting to keep it damp. Our Mistr is a rechargeable mister that charges over USB.
• Microfibre gloves. Big monstera leaves collect dust. Gloves wipe them clean without a cloth in your other hand. Here is why they are handy for plant care.
• Slim shears. For pruning, trimming and taking cuttings. Browse the accessories collection.
• Soft plant ties. They hold stems to the pole while the aerial roots find their grip. Our guide on how to attach a plant to a moss pole shows the steps, so you can include a note with the gift.

Gift 4: a grow light for the winter months

Canadian winters are dark. A monstera that grew happily in summer can stall from November to February. A grow light fixes that, and it is a gift people do not buy themselves.

Our Adjustable LED Plant Light extends from 8" to 28", so it can be raised as the plant grows, and it has a built-in timer. Most houseplants do well with 10 to 14 hours of light a day. Plants need darkness too, so a timer keeps it from running all night. Our post on how to use a grow light for climbing houseplants covers distance and placement.

Gifts to skip (and why)

• Another plant, with no pole. The collection grows, the support problem grows with it.
• A plain stick or a short pole. A mature monstera outgrows it quickly. See what happens when your plant outgrows its moss pole.
• Decor that says "monstera" on it. Cute for a week, then it sits in a drawer.
• Fertilizer or pots, without asking. These depend on the plant and the room. Guessing is risky.

How to wrap and give a moss pole

A pole is tall and awkward, so lean into it. Tie it with ribbon, tuck a small gift tag onto the pole and lay it on tissue paper. If it is a bundle, the packaging does the work. Tape a note on with the height and a tip like "bend it to follow the plant."

If you want a bigger gift, pair it with a pot and some chunky potting mix, and add a card with the steps to attach the plant.

Frequently asked questions

What do you buy someone who loves monstera?

A moss pole sized to their plant, plus a small care tool like a mister or microfibre gloves. A grow light is a good pick for winter.

Is a moss pole a good gift?

Yes, if they own a climbing plant such as a monstera, pothos or philodendron. It helps the plant grow up, and most owners wish they had bought one sooner.

What do plant lovers want for Christmas?

Things that help the plants they already have: support, a grow light for the dark months and care tools they will use every week.

What size moss pole should I buy as a gift?

Go with the 30" if you are unsure. Choose the 16" for small or young plants and the 42" or 54" for large, mature ones.

What can I give a plant lover who has everything?

Look at what their plants are missing. A bigger pole, a winter grow light or a Mistr mister are good picks that most collectors have not bought yet.

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