gingerandtabby Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I have stripped the old vines (20 year) off the house and they left little suckers /dots all over. I know I will have to repaint, but the little suckers are more than just visual, pieces of the plant are still hanging on even after scraping. will a pressure washer take them off? Or what will? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skipalongcassidy Posted August 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2023 Keep scraping... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 1 hour ago, gingerandtabby said: but the little suckers are more than just visual, pieces of the plant Hmmmm so what are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted August 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2023 Try an oxy-acetylene torch ( not recommended for weatherboards ). 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Meh. paint over them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropposurfer Posted August 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) For speed, instead of hand scraper use a wire-brush attachment and a small grinder. One very light, light touch will scour them off the walls. Don't paint over them without removing the bulk of the sucker/claw because as they rot (and they will) they will disintegrate and the paint you slap over them will more than likely be compromised. These suckers, feet, 'adapted stems' actually, are so powerful they, at magnified levels, dig right into stone, Gyprock, clay brick, cinder or Besa blocks. Ivy, Wisteria, and Ipomia or 'Morning Glory' vine will do this. The suckering and probing types like Ivy will break the walls apart via the chemical excretions from their many thousands of 'feet'. If you get rid of the small visible lumps and bumps left behind, then seal the walls then paint with quality exterior paint it will last you for years. If anyone wants to grow vines around the house make sure you chose NON- aggressive non-invasive species that don't sucker or use probing tendrils e.g. Chinese Jasmine (white star-like fragrant flower) is a good example. This Jasmine is a relatively tame climber, a beautiful plant for LOS. Chinese Jasmine allows for shaping, pruning, and during the major growing period before good coverage is achieved is easily redirecting the growth tips to cover a frame or up posts or even to shape into whatever your fancy takes. Of course even Jasmine will spread if left and not managed. Always best to erect a stand alone frame away from the building and cover with a galvanised 'dog' wire and grow on this. A space of 200mm between wall and the back of the frame is usually sufficient for safe growing. Edited August 15, 2023 by Tropposurfer 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerandtabby Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 troppersurfer, Thanks for good advice. Also get rid of it with fire is good. Thanks both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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