introduction
Growing
Genie Creeper tends to grow in moist, well-drained soil and can indeed be found along stream banks where the soil is exceptionally waterlogged.
It thrives best in full sun to partial shade. Different colors appear depending on the amount of sunlight: bright yellow in full sun and green in partial shade.
The main problem many people have with the genie creeper is that it spreads. If left in the garden, it can quickly reach a point if not controlled.
However, if your soil is a little drier, it’ll slow its growth somewhat. However, it cannot tolerate completely dry soil, so it shouldn’t be allowed to dry out.
Due to its flexibility, the Genie Crawler is very simple. The plant spreads naturally by both seeds and rhizomes and can easily root in water.
The easiest way is to separate part of the bed, remove it, and plant it in new soil. Jenny’s Creeper is well suited to overwintering in an unheated garage.
What is the difference between creeping fig and creeping Jenny?
The laburnum is also known as the money plant because of its coin-shaped leaves. It belongs to the primrose family ( Primulaceae) and is hardy in zones 3-9.
The genie creeper is a perennial plant with bright yellow flowers. Although the flowers do not last long, they are very beautiful.
For this reason, this “noisy” low grower is “better for its foliage, which makes it an excellent ground cover.
It is often confused with Charley borer, another invasive garden plant. While the foliage is similar, creeping Charlie has small purple flowers instead of the yellow ones of creeping Jenny.
bad reputation
In some areas, the Genie Creeper is considered an invasive plant. However, the golden or auratic varieties are not as aggressive as the green ones.
Even if it is forbidden, you should repot your plants carefully at the end of the season, even if you put them in pots.
Be aware that they will pile up quickly and grow like a volcano, which your neighbors may not like.
It is impossible to remove this determined plant from a container and place it on the lawn where it will take root and spread.
In the following, I would like to draw your attention to the characteristics of the climbing fig so that the differences between the two plants become clear to you Climbing plants are commonly referred to as ground cover or climbing plants, which grow close to the ground and are often well suited as ground cover.
They are also known as water plants. Some of the fastest-growing climbers are honeysuckle, hydrangea, and string of pearls.
It is important to find out if there are any local restrictions on planting these climbers as they can be a nuisance in some areas due to their rapid growth.
If the climbers are tall enough, you can get them to form a support structure by attaching the stems to the wall with ropes or other materials.
The sticky fig, also known as the climbing fig or creeping fig, is an evergreen plant that is one of the most popular members of the ficus family.
It is considered a fast-growing plant that spreads widely and can grow up to 15 feet tall outdoors.
The Ficus creeper can be used indoors as an ornamental plant or outdoors as a ground cover.
Indoor fig plants have beautiful green leaves that are heart-shaped and have slender stems, while outdoor fig plants have more mature, bushy, oval foliage.
conclusion
And finally, the most common use of perennials is as ground cover. Those that bloom profusely not only serve useful purposes (decomposition control, weed control) but also lend the scene a wonderful splendor.
