More about the plant below:
Common ivy (Hedera Helix)
category : climbers
position : partial shade, shade
height : up to 25 m
frost resistance : to -25 ° C
reaction soil : slightly alkaline
preferences soil : humus, sandy loam; tolerant
watering : a lot
color leaves/needles : green, white-green, yellow-green
color of flowers : green-yellow
form : climbing
period flowering : September-October
seed : -
reproduction:shoot cuttings
persistence leaves : evergreen
application : gardens, (climbing or ground cover plant, balconies, terraces, rooms
pace of growth : fast
Ivy - silhouettePosition for ivyIvy - irrigationFertilizing the ivyIvy - transplantingIvy protectionAdviceIvy - silhouette
Ivy is a common vine in cultivation. In many cultures and religions it was considered a sacred plant, it was cultivated in antiquity.Ivy is a beautiful plant, but unfortunately also dangerous, as all parts of the plant are poisonous.
Potted varieties differ from garden varieties with a much slower growth rate, but they are available in many forms that differ in leaf shape and color, many of the vines have leaves marked with yellow or white patterns.
Ivy stand
For the cultivation of ivy, we choose bright, but not sunny locations, with a temperature of 15-20 ° C (10 ° C in winter).Varieties with colorful leaves need the most light.Green varieties tolerate even full shade.
Ivy - irrigation
The more illuminated the site, the more irrigation must be.The substrate should maintain a constant level of humidity, soft water at room temperature is best for watering.
Fertilizing ivy
Ivy is fed from March to September with fertilizer for green plants.Climbers are not demanding, so it is enough to feed them with half of the dose given on the package.
Ivy - transplanting
Replant the plants in the spring, approximately every 1-2 years, when the root ball is heavily overgrown.
Ivy protection
A symptom of overflow of roots is sometimes drying of the leaves.Before we reach for the watering can again, the substrate should dry out.Dry air increases the risk of spider mites.
Tip
We can reproduce ivy from shoot cuttings. Root young plants in a glass of water.
