Growing wild wine on the balcony

Wild wine on the balcony - what speaks against it

First of all, it should be remembered that planting climbing plants such as wild wine on balconies is not allowed, especially in many rental apartments. The reason for this lies on the one hand in the enormous space required by the very fast-growing plants, but also in the fact that wild wine can cause considerable damage to the structure. The sticky feet also leave behind at the distance respectively. A cut back unsightly and difficult to remove areas on the substrate.

Which Parthenocissus species are suitable for a balcony planting

However, this disadvantage can be compensated for by not letting the wild wine climb up directly on the facade or wall, but instead providing it with a trellis. This should be placed at a sufficient distance from buildings. You can also use the

self-tendinous Parthenocissus species Plant the common virgin vine (Parthenocissus vitacea), which itself does not develop adhesive feet and is therefore dependent on a climbing aid from the outset. The significantly smaller species Parthenocissus henryana, Parthenocissus inserta ("princess wine") or the related Cissus rhombifolia ("royal wine") are also suitable for a balcony culture.

What to look for when planting a container with Parthenocissus

Furthermore, one Bucket planting with wild grapevine other points to consider so that the plant grows healthy and vigorous and does not die again after a short time. First of all, it is important to choose the right location and a suitable bucket. Wild wine needs a sunny and warm place on the balcony, which should be oriented to the south or east if possible. Even if the plant is as bright as possible, the pot, on the other hand, should be placed in the shade - otherwise the sensitive roots could overheat. For this reason, it is best to choose a planter made of a natural material, especially clay being very suitable.