Ivy (Hedera) is an evergreen climbing shrub from the Araliaceae family.
It loves warm, humid climates and prefers to grow in the shade of oak and beech forests.
Hedera also thrives on rocky mountain slopes, lowlands and gorges.
How does ivy grow
Common ivy usually grows in spring and fall. When they are outdoors, mulch should be added to a depth of 3-4 inches to retain more water.
In sandy soil, plants will need to be watered more often, as this type of soil tends to dry out more quickly.
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.
How to form ivy correctly
Despite its status as a fast-growing vine, ivy remains an easily controlled plant.
You can shape the bushes in any way you like, shortening the vines, removing excess shoots, pinching the tops, trimming the entire plant to short stumps for rejuvenation, or allowing the plant to freely stretch for several meters.
How to take a shoot from ivy
For cuttings from ivy, it is best to use one-year-old young shoots.
Both apical and stem cuttings are suitable.
The apical cuttings should not be too small: the tops of branches 10 to 20 cm long are cut at an angle (between leaf nodes).
The lower two pairs of leaves are removed from the cuttings.
