Cape Ivy
5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Also known as
Climbing groundsel, Cape-ivy, Delairea, German ivy and Senecio mikanioides
Taxonomy
Delairea odorata
Delairea
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Cape Ivy
Water
How often to water your Cape Ivy
every 9
Cape Ivy needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Cape Ivy in your home
a window
Cape Ivy love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Cape Ivy does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cape Ivy in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Cape Ivy
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cape Ivy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Cape Ivy prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Cape Ivy requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Cape Ivy
Cape Ivy
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 2
Large, lush leaves 1
Easy to propagate 1
Browns easily 1
Survivor 1
10/03/2021
Very conditional and likes direct sun when indoors. Also a water hog, needs water almost daily, but grows fast as a result.
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Browns easily
05/28/2021
Less is more when watering
Fast grower
Survivor
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