tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post8063999809270891714..comments2023-09-15T10:34:11.411-04:00Comments on GoGardenNow - The Gardening Blog: Luxuriant, Evergreen Creeping FigGoGardenNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00639777768708731411noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-91232939019633350462020-04-26T19:25:18.793-04:002020-04-26T19:25:18.793-04:00Ficus pumila attaches to structures with aerial ro...Ficus pumila attaches to structures with aerial roots that secret a latex-like substance. The latex hardens and keeps the plant attached to the structure. It's possible that your trellis doesn't provide enough surface for the roots to attach. You should try weaving the vines into the trellis. That would help them to get a foot-hold. When they reach the top, the vines should begin to cascade downward, obscuring the trellis and providing privacy. GoGardenNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639777768708731411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-59015419053084325912020-04-26T17:58:57.055-04:002020-04-26T17:58:57.055-04:00I have a 24” tall wood trellis on top of a 5’ conc...I have a 24” tall wood trellis on top of a 5’ concrete block wall. Over three years the creeping fig completely covered the block wall but has refused to go onto the trellis! That’s the part we wanted to “fill in” to get some privacy. Any ideas on how to get it to keep going up, or does it just not like trellises? devcomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01953556344071057117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-22452294278028708122017-03-14T13:05:23.234-04:002017-03-14T13:05:23.234-04:00Yes. Weaving would help.Yes. Weaving would help.GoGardenNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639777768708731411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-28653306882163352232017-03-14T12:26:56.961-04:002017-03-14T12:26:56.961-04:00Thank you for the reply. :)
So, if I take the time...Thank you for the reply. :)<br />So, if I take the time and coax the vines and weave them through the fencing, would that help? I was under the impression that creeping Fig would cover chain link fences (even though this isn't chain link, it's similar - generally speaking).<br />Thanks again Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242618391098535638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-34994459180626427902017-03-13T22:31:34.376-04:002017-03-13T22:31:34.376-04:00Christen, I'm not so sure it would climb your ...Christen, I'm not so sure it would climb your farm fencing.GoGardenNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639777768708731411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-14247150388131146582017-03-10T12:09:41.293-05:002017-03-10T12:09:41.293-05:00John, I live in Zone 8. I have blackland soil whic...John, I live in Zone 8. I have blackland soil which is rich, but is a swelling and cracking black clay. We built a small maze (small in maze terms - 45 sq ft ) using steel poles cemented 3 ft into the grown and fenced with farm fencing, 8 feet tall. I would like to plant creeping Fig to cover the fencing and create a living maze. Will this plant meet those needs? Also, it would get full sun. :-/<br />Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242618391098535638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-48215371697877683592017-02-24T16:08:19.366-05:002017-02-24T16:08:19.366-05:00Adrian, I believe it's deep enough, but it sho...Adrian, I believe it's deep enough, but it should be wider.GoGardenNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639777768708731411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-68583891613605461702017-02-23T22:52:33.533-05:002017-02-23T22:52:33.533-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05992017209084650854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-34752596939419965302017-02-23T22:49:56.699-05:002017-02-23T22:49:56.699-05:00Hi John, would a 6 inch wide and 6 inch deep conti...Hi John, would a 6 inch wide and 6 inch deep continuous planter be sufficient for it to climb up 3 metres or more of an adjacent wall? I was hoping to do so with a total depth of 6 inches of mulch and lava stone (on top of drainage mats, etc).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05992017209084650854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-76723997739027543442016-11-14T18:15:49.532-05:002016-11-14T18:15:49.532-05:00Update... My creeping fig is doing GREAT!! Thank...Update... My creeping fig is doing GREAT!! Thanks again for this post.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13072723767930389145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-67912983575556062862016-11-12T20:35:29.871-05:002016-11-12T20:35:29.871-05:00It will eventually cover a chain link fence.It will eventually cover a chain link fence.GoGardenNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639777768708731411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-49367949246826339962016-11-12T11:41:17.418-05:002016-11-12T11:41:17.418-05:00How about chain link fence - will it cover well/fi...How about chain link fence - will it cover well/fill-in?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00766366105612110874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-71312563737767651102016-04-04T23:46:19.482-04:002016-04-04T23:46:19.482-04:00Thanks! I was losing hope. 😕
Thanks! I was losing hope. 😕<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13072723767930389145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-3681319584489432232016-04-04T09:09:28.476-04:002016-04-04T09:09:28.476-04:00That's true, Dayna. It will eventually find it...That's true, Dayna. It will eventually find its way up.GoGardenNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639777768708731411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-31206127819561728482016-04-02T23:58:18.078-04:002016-04-02T23:58:18.078-04:00I've tried to attach my creeping fig to a cind...I've tried to attach my creeping fig to a cinder block wall with tape (my only resource), but it won't adhere. I was told if I left it to grow naturally, it would eventually find it's way up the wall. Is that true?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13072723767930389145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-51419722526206595942012-01-18T23:06:33.930-05:002012-01-18T23:06:33.930-05:00A narrow strip of soil next to the wall will do, o...A narrow strip of soil next to the wall will do, or you could put them in planters against the wall which would allow them to climb.GoGardenNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639777768708731411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548380333809072645.post-33178726043708150712012-01-18T15:43:30.020-05:002012-01-18T15:43:30.020-05:00does it have to be planted in a bed? I have a pati...does it have to be planted in a bed? I have a patio with a large stucco wall, but the ground is flagstone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com