Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Virginia Creeper

I bought this because I love it - although I don't really believe it will be a success in the QLD climate. I'd love it to cover my whole back fence. Sigh.

Having bought it in the Autumn, I'm hopeful of a few months growth before the summer sun burns it up next season (note burned leaves at lower levels).


When I visited this plant this morning, to inspect some new growth at the top and wind the tip around the supporting string upwards, I noticed some resistance when I moved a side-tendril. Looking more closely, I saw some little sucker-pads, not unlike the bottom of gecko feet! The sticky pads help geckos climb walls, as do these on the plant.

Here they are - tiny green pads, on the end of fine little tendrils. Fascinating!






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