A terrace or patio without plants is a place that many of us would think is missing something; that green touch that gives life to any corner. Even if you only wear one, the stay changes totally. But often, especially if there is not much space available, many doubts arise about which ones can be used and which ones cannot.
Well then. The solution is to put some hanging plants outside. So it really does not take up too much space, being able to put some other decorative element. Here are a few suggestions.
Apthenia
Aptenia, or frosty, is a fast-growing succulent plant whose scientific name is Apthenia cordifolia. Originally from South Africa, she is a lover of the sun. It resists drought well, but not so much excess humidity, so waterings have to be occasional: about 2 times a week in summer, and every 7-10 days the rest of the year. It resists without problems up to -4ºC.
Red bignonia
La red bignonia, whose scientific name is Campsis radicansis a deciduous climbing shrub that can grow up to ten meters high. Its leaves are pinnate and green in color; and produces red or orange flowers in spring-summer.
It tolerates pruning very well as long as it is done in late winter, the sun, and even resists frost down to -18ºC. Of course, keep in mind that the latex it contains irritates the skin when it comes into contact with it.
Clematis
The clematis They are shrubs that can be deciduous or evergreen depending on the species. In fact, the genus itself (Clematis) is very, very variable: there are species that do not exceed 2 meters, but there are others that measure up to ten meters. Its flowers can sprout in spring, summer or fall; and they are white, pink, reddish or even purple. These have more or less ornamental, also depending on the species, but the cultivars that are sold are all precious. Furthermore, these resist frostgenerally up to -7ºC. Put them in the sun or in semi-shade, and if you think it is necessary, trim them from time to time.
Ivy or gypsy geranium
The ivy geranium, whose scientific name is pelargonium peltatumis a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It loves sunny exposures, although it can grow in semi-shade. Of course, it must be taken into account that it needs frequent waterings, preventing the substrate from drying out. Resists frost up to -3ºC.
Ivy
Ivy is an evergreen plant that belongs to the genus Hedera. It is native to many parts of the world, including central and southern Europe, eastern Japan or northwestern Africa. Its stems are thin and very long; in fact, if they have a place to climb, they can measure up to 30 meters.
Luckily, it tolerates pruning very well, but yes: it grows in shade or semi-shade, and only in warm or temperate climates. The most common species, Ivy helix, resists up to -15ºC.
Lobelia
Image – Wikimedia / André Karwath
Lobelia, scientifically known by the name of Lobelia differed, it is a perennial plant that in cool climates behaves as an annual. It is native to South Africa, and it is one of those species whose flowers have a relaxing effect on people.
It has to be placed in an area where the sun shines directly, and watered 3 times a week in summer, and 1-2 a week the rest of the year. Supports up to -1ºC.
Honeysuckle
Image – Flickr / Åsa Berndtsson
Plants known as honeysuckle are shrubs of the genus Lonicera that grow in the northern hemisphere. In Europe, for example, we have the honeysuckle honeysuckle which produces pink flowers, or the lonicera implexa that it has white. All of them are evergreen, whose height ranges between 1 and 5 meters. Its flowers are generally aromatic, and produce honey.
They can be in semi-shade or in full sun, and they resist well the cold as well as the frosts of down to -7ºC on average
Encouragement
The mimic, or yellow moldIt is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant depending on the climate and the variety. It is native to Australia, Asia, and North America. It has to be located in a sunny exposition, or with partial shade, and it should be watered frequently, so that the substrate is always humid. Resists up to -2ºC.
Velvet nettle
The velvet nettle, or Gynura aurantiacaIt is a plant native to Southeast Asia that must be placed in an area with a lot of light, but without it reaching it directly. It needs occasional waterings: every 3-5 days in summer, and once a week the rest of the year. Resists mild frosts (up to -2 ° C).
Blue passionflower
The blue passionflower, also known as the passion flower, is an evergreen climber native to much of tropical America whose scientific name is Passiflora caerulea. It can grow up to 20 meters long if it has climbing support, and produces flowers grouped in inflorescences up to 8 centimeters in diameter. The fruit is an ovoid orange berry with many seeds. It grows in semi-shade or shade, and resists up to -10ºC.
Which one did you like the most?
