Expert Tools

Tools worth keeping — Japanese-style pruning shears, brass misters, and thick coir or moss poles for climbing aroids.Sharp, clean cuts matter more than most people realise. Blunt shears crush stem tissue rather than slicing it, leaving a ragged wound that heals slowly and invites rot. A good pair of bypass shears, wiped down between plants, prevents both problems.Moss poles serve a similar purpose for climbers. Monstera and Philodendron produce noticeably larger, more fenestrated leaves once their aerial roots have something to attach to and grow into.Launching soon. See our indoor jungle guide.