Gardening

[dr. d]

Hi everyone, i'm planning to plant some creepers to cover up the exposed walls/spaces at home. At least in my mind, the cover should help things cooler, since the areas aren't getting baked in the sun. Plus, i like the "green" look of it.

Any recommendations for creepers/climbers? Preferrably the ones that don't destroy walls with their roots. A local plant shop suggested Ficus pumila, but i hear its roots can get into crevices and slowly destroy concrete walls.

Some sources suggest that our native sampaguita(Jasminum sambac) can grow as a vine; pwede nga ba?

tia

what about bamboo? yung manipis, hindi yung pang-bangka.
they won't creep, but they shoot straight up and can effectively cover your wall, without effectively touching it.
but i am not sure of what the roots will do...