Ivy
Hedera helix · Family Araliaceae
Also known as: english ivy, common ivy, hedera
- Light
- Shade to bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 5 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A cool hallway, shelf or hanging basket.
Light
Copes with shade; bright indirect light keeps variegation strong.
Watering
Water when the top of the compost is dry. Dislikes hot, dry rooms.
About the plant
Ivy is a classic climber, used for centuries to cover walls and decorate hanging pots. Its lobed leaves can be green or variegated. Indoors it grows well in cool, bright rooms.
Origin
Native to Europe and western Asia, where it carpets the ground and climbs trunks in woodland.
What it likes
- Indirect light and a cool room
- Slightly moist compost
- A support to climb or trail from
What it dislikes
- Excessive heat
- Dry air, which attracts spider mites
- Strong afternoon sun
Did you know?
It climbs surfaces using small aerial roots that work like hooks.
