On Mar 12, 5:02*am, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER
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"JayDee" wrote in message

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Hi I'm trying to figure out the best way to cover my stucco balcony
with something green and alive. I put up some creeping fig vines, but
there's still more balcony to fill. I was thinking some kind of moss
maybe? Is this realistic? What other option might I consider that
would require little care and would do a good job of densely covering
the side and top of the stucco walls? Thanks.

- JayDee

I suggest that you train a vine (but definitely not moss) on some sort of
structure that can be mounted so it is a few inches *out* from the wall.
Someone else mentioned lattice, and that would be a good option. *Any plant
growing on brick or stucco can create damage (mold, mildew, cracks
developing) and is also an attractant to insects. *Moreover, you will not be
able to view any damage to the surface of your home as it is
developing...possibly until after major damage has been done.

MaryL

thanks for the replies.

The creeping fig doesn't even appear to be sticking to the stucco
after almost eight months of being tied to little plastic clips every
4-6 inches. It seems to have grown a little, but since the figs are in
12" diameter pots, I don't think they'll be growing all that fast. How
long will it take before they start attaching themselves to the
stucco? Should I put something against them to press them into the
wall? At this point, I'm alright leaving them since it's an apartment
that needs a little stucco work anyway (I've been here for 10 years
and they really need to restore it).

- JayDee