Question From:
Rosemary Olton in Upwey, Melbourne Victoria
Nature of problem:
Want to grow a vine up the house wall to creep over a pergola to far wall that will not have large root system. I wanted Wisteria but am afraid that the roots will be too close to house and pipes.
Type of Plant (if known):
Climber
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
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Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
clay
How often do you water the plant:
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How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
5
How long since you planted it:
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Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
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Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
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Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
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Other Comments:
Answer:
Hi Rosemary, Wisterias don’t really have invasive roots. They can escape up trees and strangle the trees etc, but their root systems are OK. So get a wisteria. Don
