Climbing plants are an ideal option for dressing up a wall on the balcony or terrace of your home in greenery. But not only that. By choosing to grow a creeper, for example, on a trellis, you get a practical windbreak, which is also very pleasing to the eye. Among the climbing plants that you can place on the balcony, you have a lot to choose from: I suggest some that are easy to grow and have excellent yields.
- 1.What climbing plants to choose
- 2.How to grow climbing plants
- 3.How to care for climbing plants.
What climbing plants to choose
Here is a short list of the most popular climbing plants:
- Ivy
- false jasmine
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- climbing plants
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Grow vines in pots
Certainly one of the plants that you can grow in pots on the balcony is ivy. A plant with beautiful leaves and very resistant branches. It grows luxuriantly even in the shade and guarantees good coverage of the wall where it is grown. However, ivy requires a bright habitat that is not directly exposed to the sun. In summer you need to water it abundantly, at least once or twice a week, while in winter a little water every 15 days is enough. Ivy is propagated by cutting: for this operation, branches must be removed in the months of July, August or autumn.
Another potted plant is honeysuckle . It is a very robust climber that has the peculiarity of rotating around the support that supports it. Emerald green leaves and very fragrant flowers make this plant a real decoration for the terrace or balcony.
If you buy the plant in a nursery, don’t forget to plant it in a larger pot only from September to May and above all away from other plants that the honeysuckle would tend to suffocate during its luxuriance (it reaches a height of 4-5 meters). in a single year).
Climbing plants that grow faster
Rincospermo, or ” false jasmine “, is the fastest growing and differs from the real one in being much more cold-hardy . Its flowers are white and very fragrant, and its leaves are a beautiful dark green, evergreen even in winter. Extremely undemanding to grow, not only because it tolerates intense cold and stuffiness, but also because it holds up well even in a flowerpot. As it grows, its branches must be guided in the desired direction: it does not require too much water, in summer it is enough to water every 3-5 days or as soon as the soil seems dry. Younger plants should be fertilized every 15 days between April and September.
A climbing plant native to Latin America, bougainvillea is very strong and also grows quickly, creating an authentic cascade of brightly colored branches, leaves and flowers. A sunny location is the best solution for this plant, otherwise placing it in the shade would risk not seeing it bloom. Bougainvillea is afraid of cold and winter frosts, so it needs to be protected when winter comes.
How to grow climbing plants
An example of the perfect climbing plant to help you better understand how to grow this type of plant is the wisteria. Wisteria can also be planted in a pot, although the diameter must be very large.
It is one of the most beautiful climbing plants in existence. Its purple, lilac and pink flowers are united in clusters and are very fragrant. Wisteria prefers a sunny area, if it is placed in the shade, it will not die, but its flowering will be somewhat penalized. Easy to grow, it requires some attention, especially after the planting phase, which is usually done in autumn or winter. You should get a vase that is at least 60cm deep; When the plant’s roots take up almost the entire pot, you’ll need to remove a third of the roots and cut the plant back, always making sure it doesn’t lack the necessary structure for nutrition. At this point, add more all-purpose soil and repot, tying the wisteria to a support.
What supports to use?
The most commonly used supports for climbing plants, whether sustainable or beautiful to look at, are wooden and bamboo sticks. You can also use wire. You can also build a very simple trellis for climbing plants as a support. All you need is some rope and four bamboo poles.
How to care for climbing plants.
Climbing plants should be watered especially in hot and dry seasons . It is necessary to constantly check the soil to detect any lack of water. Potted plants and evergreens should be watered even during the winter.
