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Care Guide

Ivy Care

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Meet Ivy

One of the best choices for a fast-growing screen or ground cover. Ivy is easy to grow and very rewarding.  With the proper light, water and care an Ivy will excel indoors, and can beautifully vine down from a hanging pot. 

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Light

Grow Ivy in medium light for best results. It does tolerate low light, but Ivy won't grow as well or last as long in dim spots. Ivy can take bright light indoors, as well, and even a bit of direct sun on its foliage. In general, Ivy varieties that have white variegation on their leaves are more susceptible to damage from too much sun.

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Pet Friendly

No

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Water

Water your Ivy when the top inch or so of the potting mix dries out. If you miss a watering or two and your Ivy wilts, don't worry it should recover after you give it a splash of water. Take care not to overwater Ivy. It's best to keep this houseplant a little too dry than a little too wet.

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Humidity

Medium

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Temperature

A variegated Ivy tolerates most indoor temperatures, but room temperature of 50° to 70° F during the day and 5° to 10° F lower at night is best.

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Difficult Level

Easy

   Common Problems Q&A

 Why are my leaves brown/have dead patches?

Your plant is likely experiencing leaf scorch. Harsh sun and drying conditions can be the cause of this. Ivy growing a south facing wall and pavement may be scorched by reflected light and heat. keeping a consistent watering schedule can help prevent this. 

Why are my leaves crispy and have brown edges?

Unlike most houseplants crispy leaves and brown edges does not mean your Ivy needs more water. Your Ivy plant actually needs less water. Ivy plants have brown leaves because the roots are too wet and cannot bring the necessary nutrients to the plant. It is better to keep your Ivy plant on the dry side.

Why is my Ivy dropping leaves?

This is likely due to an environmental imbalance. This is particularly common during the winter months when the heater is on creating dry air and therefore causing leaf drop. Consider moving your plant to a less drafty spot and increase humidity with a humidifier.

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English Ivy 'Gold Child'
English Ivy 'Gold Child'
English Ivy 'Gold Child' - House Plant Shop
English Ivy 'Gold Child' - House Plant Shop

English Ivy 'Gold Child'

$13.99
  • Botanical Name: Hedera helix 'Gold Child'
  • Common Name(s): English Ivy, Common Ivy
  • Description: An evergreen climber with medium-sized, lustrous, three to five lobed, gray-green leaves, 2-3 in across, adorned with bright gold margins. One of the best choices for a fast-growing arrangement or ground cover. Easy to grow vining plant that grows fairly quickly.
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English Ivy 'Green California'
English Ivy 'Green California'
English Ivy 'Green California' - House Plant Shop
English Ivy 'Green California' - House Plant Shop
English Ivy 'Green California' - House Plant Shop
English Ivy 'Green California' - House Plant Shop
English Ivy 'Green California' - House Plant Shop
English Ivy 'Green California'
English Ivy 'Green California'

English Ivy 'Green California'

$13.99
  • Botanical Name: Hedera helix 'Green California'
  • Common Name(s): English Ivy, Common Ivy
  • DescriptionAttractive, deep green colored foliage with no variegation. One of the best choices for a fast-growing arrangement or ground cover. Easy to grow vining plant that grows fairly quickly.

*due to COVID inventory issues on the raw materials, planters are not shipped with the saucer.

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English Ivy 'Glacier' - House Plant Shop
English Ivy 'Glacier' - House Plant Shop
English Ivy 'Glacier' - House Plant Shop
English Ivy 'Glacier' - House Plant Shop
English Ivy 'Glacier'
English Ivy 'Glacier' - House Plant Shop
English Ivy 'Glacier' - House Plant Shop
English Ivy 'Glacier' - House Plant Shop
English Ivy 'Glacier'
English Ivy 'Glacier'
English Ivy 'Glacier'
English Ivy 'Glacier'
English Ivy 'Glacier'
English Ivy 'Glacier'

English Ivy 'Glacier'

$13.99
  • Botanical Name: Hedera helix 'Glacier'
  • Common Name(s): English Ivy, Common Ivy
  • Description: Foliage bears a rich, emerald green coloring with high contrast, creamy white margins. A fast growing vine that roots as it travels, or climbs with clinging rootlets onto any vertical surface. One of the best choices for a fast-growing arrangement or ground cover.

*due to COVID inventory issues on the raw materials, planters are not shipped with the saucer.

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English Ivy 'Kolibre'
English Ivy 'Kolibre'
English Ivy 'Kolibre' - House Plant Shop
English Ivy 'Kolibre' - House Plant Shop

English Ivy 'Kolibre'

$19.99
  • Botanical Name: Hedera helix 'Kolibre'
  • Common Name(s): English Ivy, Common Ivy
  • Description: A climbing, borderline hardy, evergreen shrub bearing small, triangular, lobed, cream-marked, grey-green leaves. One of the best choices for a fast-growing screen or ground cover. Easy to grow and very rewarding.
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English Ivy 'Teardrop' - House Plant Shop
English Ivy 'Teardrop' - House Plant Shop

English Ivy 'Teardrop'

$19.99
  • Botanical Name: Hedera helix 'Teardrop'
  • Common Name(s): English Ivy, Common Ivy
  • Description: A moderate to easy, fast-growing large-leafed evergreen vining plant with attractive glossy, tear drop shaped dark green leaves with whitish to light green veining on vines that trail, climb, and cascade. One of the best choices for a fast-growing screen or ground cover.
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