Hedera helix

English Ivy

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Trailing evergreen vine with glossy lobed leaves. Popular for indoor trailing displays or outdoor ground cover. Known for air-purifying qualities.
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Plant Details

Common Name English Ivy
Family Araliaceae
Genus Hedera
Species Helix
Origin Europe, Western Asia, Northern Africa
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors, small greenish-white umbels in autumn
Leaf Color Dark green to variegated yellow/white
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with peat and perlite

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter dormancy to prevent root rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers bright indirect light, tolerates low light but variegation fades in deep shade. Avoid scorching direct sun.

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Fertilization

Apply liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (spring/summer). Dilute to half strength.

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Pruning

Prune regularly to maintain shape and prevent legginess. Pinch tips to encourage bushiness.

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 77°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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