How do I train ivy to grow on a stucco wall?
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My problem is getting ivy NOT to grow on the walls! No, you don't need supports. It is self-support with hairy root-like structures on its vines. Check out the site below for LOTS of ivy questions and answers.
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Trust me...the ivy knows man....it knows....
Trust me...the ivy knows man....it knows....
It will ruin your wall.
Put lattice over a cover and have it grow over that.
you must first string your wall in a cross pattern
You may not want to let your ivy grow on a stucco wall. It supports itself by sending little anchors that drill into the stucco, and this damages the stucco. When you want to paint, there will be absolutely no way to remove the ivy without pulling away those little anchor roots and making holes in the stucco.
If you want to grow ivy next to a stucco wall, you might want to consider using a wood trellis a foot or two away from the wall. Let the ivy anchor itself to the wood, as that will be a lot less expensive to replace the trellis than it would be to repair the stucco.