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Native to Northern Europe and Western Asia. The Botanical name is Hedera Helix. Hedera is another word to say ivy and Helix is derived from Ancient Greek and means twist.
English Ivy is a woody perennial vine. If the vine gets too unruly you can prune it back and propagate that piece!
Part Sun
This plant likes most rooms with windows facing west or east. You could place it in a spot away from a very sunny window – as light intensity goes down quick as you move away from the light source.
High
Water twice a week. Before watering, feel the soil, the top layer should be dry, if not dry wait a day or two. If the soil still is wet, you risk giving the plant too much water, you don’t want it to rot.
Pet Toxic
Only when ingested it may cause mild oral and gastrointestinal upsetness. Keep out of reach from pets and small children.
English Ivy Variegated
Care Tips
If this plant does not receive much light it’ll be unhappy and prone to pests
English Ivy does not like to be placed by a heater or air conditioner
Mist the leaves if you do not have a humidifier. This will also help defend the plant against insects
Let soil dry out before watering again. Remove any leaves that turn yellow or brown
Native to Northern Europe and Western Asia
Common Names
Common Ivy
European Ivy
Ivy
Botanical Name
Hedera Helix
Family
Araliaceae