Plant Information

Why Tropical Plants:

·      They are brightly coloured.

·      They are relatively easy to care for.

·      They are widely available, especially during the spring and summer.

·      They are “exotic”

·      They stay green all year round.

o   They have no dormant period.

Growth Patterns:

Upright	Trailing	Spreading
Poke-a-Dot Plant	English Ivy	Baby Tears
Palms	Asparagus Fern
	Pothos Vine

Design:

·      Upright growing plants should generally be placed at the top or sides of the wall, planted at an angle so when the wall is vertical, the plants aren’t growing at a 90^o angle out of the wall.

·      Trailing plants should be planted at the top or the bottom of the green wall so that they effectively trail or droop down the wall.

·      Spreading plants can be placed anywhere. It is recommended that they be placed in the center or on the sides of the green wall so they spread quickly.

Care:

·      Be aware of pests such as; white fly, aphids, and spider mite.

·      Watering should be done every couple of days, or when the soil is completely dry.

·      Lightly mist the wall with a spray bottle once a week.

·      Fertilize the wall every two weeks, or as instructed on the packaging. It is recommended that a water-soluble fertilizer be used.

·      Allow the green wall to grow together on a flat surface for up to six weeks before mounting.

·      Place the green wall somewhere it will get plenty of light, approximately 6-7 hours of direct sun daily.

·      Ensure the green wall is in a warm environment; avoid placing next to windows with drafts.

·      Repotting may be required after a year or two.

o   The green wall plants can be divided and re planted in another frame or individual pots.

o   The entire green wall can be transplanted in a larger green wall frame.