Is creeper harmful to the house?

1. What are the benefits

Growth habit

Ivy is a green plant that is both casual and does not take up much land. It grows upright and climbs over a wide area, and can grow into a large area in one or two years.

Sunshade and noise reduction

When planting ivy, keep it a little distance away from the base of the wall. It will grow lushly in one or two years. The dense branches and leaves will cover the wall, forming a natural sunshade effect. With the protection of ivy in the hot summer, you won’t feel hot living in the house. In addition, the climbing of ivy can also play a kind of isolation role, which can not only reduce the harm of noise to residents, but also because of the plant's natural air purification function, it can also reduce dust adhesion and increase the humidity in the air environment.

Beautiful greenery

The lush green leaves of ivy are also a great greening plant. Spreading on the exterior walls of buildings, it looks like a magical coat. Enjoy the green leaves in spring, the tiny flowers in summer, and the hint of yellow in autumn.

2. Harm to the House

Attract mosquitoes

Mosquito bites in summer are very annoying, I believe everyone has this feeling. A house planted with ivy is naturally not immune to this kind of disadvantage. Mosquitoes are no big deal, but it would be bad if it attracts poisonous snakes that like shady environments.

Destroy the wall

The stems, leaves and tentacles of ivy are very powerful. As it continues to climb upwards, it will naturally go deep into the cracks in the wall and hold on tightly to ensure that the plant is not blown off. Therefore, over the years, it is bound to cause damage to the wall.