Flowering climbing plants on the balcony give the house a colorful eye-catcher. In rented apartments, they provide a cheerful privacy screen from nosy neighbors. Here you will find out what you need to consider when planting tendrils and climbing plants on your balcony.
Which climbing plants are suitable for the balcony of a rented apartment?
Climbing plants for the balcony of a rental apartment should be cultivated in pots and attached to mobile trellises. Suitable plants are annuals such as bell vines, ornamental pumpkins, beautiful vines and edible species such as runner beans or cocktail tomatoes. Sticky root plants should be avoided.
Climbing plants on the balcony in a rented apartment, is that possible?
Planting on balconies in rental apartments ispermitted, as long asnothis disturbs another person anddamagesbecomes. The planting must not cause any damage to the landlord's house. The balcony of a rental apartment is part of the privacy; In principle, everyone is free to decide how the balcony should be greened all year round. A living privacy screen on the balcony can be pleasant for all tenants as it leads to more greenery in the area.
Which climbing plants are suitable for the rental apartment balcony?
Theoretically, all commercially available climbing plants can be used, as long as they are grown in pots, have a mobile trellis and do not damage the balcony. We recommend robust,annual climbing plants such as bell vine (Cobaea scandens), ornamental pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) and beautiful vine (Eccremocarpus scaber). These plants can withstand the summer heat well on a balcony and can also provide privacy if the pots are close together.
Can the landlord complain about climbing plant balconies?
As long asthe landlord's property (house or apartment with a balcony) is not damaged by the plants, he maynot complain or sue the tenant. Plants with adhesive roots such as ivy or climbing hydrangea are not suitable for the balcony of a rented apartment, as their adhesive roots still leave marks on the wall even after they have been removed.
Are there edible climbing plants for the rental apartment balcony?
If you have plenty of space on the balcony, you can usepole beans,cocktail tomatoes, climbingmini strawberries in large containers with sturdy trellises n and even grow small varieties of pumpkin. This not only makes your balcony green, but also invites you to go on culinary discovery tours.
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What is the quickest way to green my balcony in my rented apartment with climbing plants?
All annual climbing plants are fast-growing. They can be grown in pots and easily taken with you when moving. The fastest climbers and vines are runner beans, morning glories, nasturtiums and the distinctive “black-eyed Susan” (Thunbergia alata).
