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Old 03-03-2008, 12:39 PM
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Greetings all,

Thanks much for the many replies.

The chimney and fireplace are quite large, with fireplace (and insert) offset to one side. Additionally, this is a block chimney faced with rock, so there is quite a bit of insulation. Lastly, the flue coming from basement is seldom used, so there is a good bit of surface that would not get overly warm.

I had presumed I could find plants that adapt well to mounting on rock that would also require very frequent misting, rather than drenching, though overall the long-term maintenance probably makes it less than ideal.

Originally, the plan was to put mounted (cork, slab, branches) plants on the chimney, which I will likely do, but the mind wanders to other possibilities, and it never hurts to ask.

Thanks again for the expertise!
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