How to make a moss wall for shingling indoor plants - Hoya imbricata, Dischidia imbricata

Today I will show you how to make a moss wall for shingling house plants using bark and sphagnum moss. I will also give you a quick update on my plant room and indoor greenhouse. Shingling plants have umbrella shaped leaves and a unique growth form. In nature they would adhere to tree trunks, similar to epiphytic plants. Some are also known as “ant plants” as they house ants under their leaves, which in term provide fertiliser for the plant. Materials: Cork bark Sphagnum moss Yarn A plant that likes to shingle e.g. dischidia imbricata, monstera dubai, hoya imbricata Step 1: Cut cork into desired size, poke a hole through the top and insert wire hook for hanging Alternatively, you can purchase pre-made cork boards for this purpose Step 2: Soak sphagnum moss in water Step 3: Tie yarn around base of cork and secure with a knotPlace sphagnum moss on mount in desired location Step 4: Place plant in desired location on top of moss; may benefit from leaving a small amount of soil at roots Wrap yarn around plant to secure How to look after sphagnum cork mount - Keep sphagnum moist - Spray with water daily or keep in a greenhouse - Moss may require replacing over time Plants featured in this video: Dischidia imbricata Variegated dischidia oiantha Dischidia ovata Dischidia sp. Camiguin Island