Learn All About English Ivy (Hedera Helix) with our Guide
English Ivy (Hedera Helix) is one of the most resilient and tough plants you can buy. It is one of the only houseplants that prefers cooler temperatures from draughty hallways to cold porches. There are many varieties of English Ivy (Hedera Helix) ranging in colours from dark to light green or a variation of the two. It has an extremely fast growth rate which is what makes it such an invasive plant when grown outside.
Light |
Provide your English Ivy (Hedera Helix) with bright indirect light. Variegated varieties will need more light than non-variegated. |
Watering |
English Ivy (Hedera Helix) does not like wet soil, water about once a week and let soil dry out in between watering. |
Humidity |
English Ivy (Hedera Helix) does love humidity, therefore you should aim to mist yours about 3 times a week or place it in a bathroom. |
Temperature |
English Ivy (Hedera Helix) can survive in temperatures from 2-16c, ideal for cooler areas of the home. |
Fertilizer |
Feed your English ivy (Hedera Helix) monthly in the growing season (March-September). |
Toxicity |
English Ivy (Hedera Helix) is toxic to animals and would cause stomach upset in humans if consumed. Keep out of the reach of pets and small children. |
Additional Care Information |
Check your English Ivy (Hedera Helix) regularly for red spider mites, as they are prone to this pest. This will look like small red dots on the foliage. Use neem oil to treat. |
Troubleshooting |
If variegated leaves are turning back to green this is a sign they English ivy (Hedera Helix) is not getting enough light. Move it to a location with brighter in-direct light. Brown leaf tips indicates the air is too warm thus drying out the foliage. Mist the leaves and move your English Ivy (Hedera Helix) to a cooler area especially away from any sources of heat. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.