Anyone got advice on what might be able to grow in a space like this?
We are sandwiched between tall buildings, so it only gets direct sunlight when the sun is directly overhead near noon
We are in Sydney, Aus, so pretty temperate weather, but in the shade these pots never seem to dry out
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A couple of potted trees would be nice. I think there are redbud, cherry, and Japanese maple that do well in partial sun. I have some cypress that are narrow and will only get about 10’ tall. Something like that could make a wall feel more natural.
Change the soil? Try a cactus mix
I’ve had success with my ZZ plant in a limited sun situation. Something waxy could be easy and aesthetic. Also see if you can find any local plants for free or cheap on marketplace sites. Get some nice pots and something to set them on as well. Good luck and let us know how it goes!
A wall of ivy would be nice. Maybe make some planters that straddle the wall. If you need to “bribe” your wall neighbor there you could offer to have some hang over on their side to if they’re interested.
@YetiBeets what are you looking to do there?
Mostly to make it look less ugly. Herbs would be a plus, but not the main requirement
@YetiBeets can you plant in those pots? They look like they’d be good for some small trees, which would do a lot to make it look more welcoming. You could even get small fruit trees.
It looks like the neighbour’s bamboo is thriving. That would let you cover the walls in greenery fairly quickly.
I’m not familiar with Sydney’s climate but in Europe I’d recommend shade-loving plants like Ivy and Vinca, possibly some Ferns. You might be able to get away with something a bit more exotic though.
If it’s warm over night you could consider keeping some house plants outside - at least during the summer. These typically cope much better with the low light conditions indoors. For example Pothos, Monstera, or Spider plants.
succelents, if it gets alot of sunlight.
You could plant some Ivy’s to cover the walls
