Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Common Ivy — an Unpretentious Plant for the Home and Garden

26.12.2023 19:08
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21

The plant prefers relatively cool temperatures and grows best between 10 and 27℃, but prefers temperatures around 18℃.

How to grow ivy at home

Household ivy should be watered abundantly and often; the soil in the pot should always be slightly moist.

We recommend moisturizing the plant 2-3 times a week.

In winter, if the temperature changes, watering is reduced. And in general, in the cold season this species needs a little less water.

Although common ivy grows well in high humidity, it can also tolerate relatively low humidity.

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Keep it moisturized by sprinkling water during the dry season.

Where does ivy like to grow

The plant loves moist air, so it requires frequent spraying in summer, and also in winter if it is in a warm room.

If possible, wash yourself in the shower periodically.

Ivy is not picky about soil and grows in almost any substrate.

Should I trim ivy

Ornamental deciduous climbing plants such as ivy can be trimmed back lightly throughout the growing season to produce dense growth.

Old leaves can be removed in winter. Whole stems that grow in the wrong direction can be removed from deciduous climbing plants.

Previously, we talked about how to grow howea.

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource

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  1. How to grow ivy at home
  2. Where does ivy like to grow
  3. Should I trim ivy