Don’s Expert Answers: Can BBQ smoke effect a Flame Vine which is on a fence approx 3 feet above the bbq plate? Thank you.

Question From:
in Northgate, Brisbane Queensland

Nature of problem:
Can BBQ smoke effect a Flame Vine which is on a fence approx 3 feet above the bbq plate? Thank you.

Type of Plant (if known):
Orange Trumpet Creeper

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
no illness

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
clay

How often do you water the plant:
regularly

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
half the day

How long since you planted it:
not sure

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
No

Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Ground

What other treatments have you given the plant:
none

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Other Comments:
Simply wondering if smoke from an old BBQ would effect the climber which hangs on a fence approx 3 feet above?

Answer:
Hi Debbie, the smoke is unlikely to damage the plant, BUT the heat rising or radiating from the BBQ could burn the foliage. Don