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Hedera Helix/ English Ivy – Plant

₹799

Thoroughly water when top half-inch of soil is dry

Height: 0"
Pot Size: 0"
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Partial to Full Shade

Low MaintenanceEasy To Grow

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Hedera Helix/ English Ivy – Plant

English Ivy makes a bright and excellent houseplant. It is an evergreen plant that can thrive in low-light and cold situations, making it an ideal choice to have as your green office companion. Its bright green leaves with a teal undertone bring a splash of the outdoors inside. Hedera Helix stay green all around the year, making it an attractive ground cover for decorative gardens or as a room ornament to add bright colour.

General

English Ivy is a vining plant that produces plenitudes of heart-shaped leaves ranging from dark to light green.

They are an evergreen plant and continues to grow throughout the year and grow up to 8 inches in height.

Your Ivy is an anti-inflammatory plant and can help in allergies situation by blocking histamines as well.

Sunlight

Ivies adapt themselves to almost any amount of light, ranging from bright sun to full shade. However, your English Ivy grows well in partial to full shade, making them one of the best indoor plants to grow.

During summers, they propagate exceptionally well in bright indirect sunlight as they are intolerant to direct sunlight. During the winters, protect them from frost and freezing temperatures.

Watering

Water the Ivy once the soil is dry to the touch to a depth of at least an inch. You can water your English Ivy twice a week.

Ivies prefer low-moderate humidity but do not allow them to stand in water for a long time as it can cause the roots to rot.

Soil

Your Hindu Rope requires a loose, well aerated and fast draining potting mix. An equal combination of perlite, orchid bark, and peat will ensure good drainage.

Fertilizer

English Ivy does not need fertilizers to thrive, but it enhances the growth rate of the plant. In general, your Ivy requires an equal amount of nitrogen and potassium, and phosphorous (15-15-15) for growth. You can use a soluble fertilizer and sprays the same to your ivy bi-monthly or monthly.

Toxicity

Hedera Helix is a herb and does not have any significant toxic issues. However, it can be mildly toxic if taken orally for some people. The leaves can also result in an allergic reaction for some people upon touching.

Additional Care

Your English Ivy can be affected by common pests like spider mites, aphids, or scale insects. In that case, you should remove the infected leaves and treat the plant with an insecticidal or pesticide spray.

Try to trim the wooden areas of your Ivy in winters to keep the plant healthy in the long run.

Try to keep ivies from open windows, drafts, or balconies as fluctuating temperatures can stifle their performance drastically.