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4.4 out of 5 (532 experiences)


About English Ivy
Plants in the Hedera genus are commonly known as Ivy, and are native to Eurasia and northern Africa although they've been introduced and are now common in the Americas and Australia. They're excellent climbers and have been known to grow on buildings and trees to over 100ft/30m tall! 🪜 You'll often see wreathes of ivy in Ancient Roman works of art, as they were believed to prevent intoxication. 🍷
Taxonomy
Hedera helix
Hedera
Araliaceae
Apiales
Also known as
Ivy, Common Ivy, Little Hermann Vvy, Garland Ivy, Dark Pittsburgh Ivy, Royal Hustler Ivy, Ingrid Liz Ivy, designer Ivy, kings choice ivy, Dark Pittsburg Ivy, Mini Adam Ivy, Little Hermann Ivy and Sweetheart Ivy

How to care for English Ivy
How often to water your English Ivy

every 9
English 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
Finding light for English Ivy in your home

a window
English Ivy may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of English Ivy in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize English 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 English Ivy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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What is happening here? Seems to be dying #Hedera
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I have a slipper plant #Hederaits dropping leaves is UT sick?
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Started new- need help! My English Ivy used to be thriving! A few months ago it completely died due to neglect. I cut a piece off and grew roots by placing it in water. This is what it looks like now. It has grown new leaves. I am wondering what my best course of action is? I really want it to grow and become full. Please help!
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I have this cutting in water for a while now. It has grown roots but has not produce new leaf. It’s next to a window. What should i do to help her grow?? #EnglishIvy #waterplants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants
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Put some leca in Lola’s glass for her to grab onto. Hopefully she roots better now. #EnglishIvy #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PlantTherapy
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Got a new plant today! It’s an ivy plant! Gonna use it as a houseplant but I also planted some in a pot in my greenhouse! #Ivy #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #PlantLove
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Hi! I find that my leaves get really drooping after just a couple days after watering! It’s in a corner of a west facing window where light kind of bounces off the walls…should it be in a more indirect light location or an under watering? #Hedera
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For the longest time I’ve wanted a hanging plant, specifically an English Ivy, and a few days ago I finally got one! Can’t wait to see him grow and thrive! #HappyPlants #PlantLove #HangingPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy
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I enjoys watching them grow
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I think my Ivy is dying I am unsure if i over- or underwatered my Ivy, there were two in the pot, but his brother was surgically removed a couple of weeks ago, after a sudden death… Since then he has been struggling. #EnglishIvy #Dyingplant
Care Summary for English Ivy
English Ivy
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

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












This plant is super easy to take care of, you should only need to water it every 6-10 days in the summer and every 10-14 days in the winter. Keep it away from direct sunlight. Grows quite quickly so choose the spot for your plant wisely.









everyone says ivies are super easy but i disagree. i live in a dry room and she needs constant misting and watering to stay alive and keep spider mites away (her biggest problem). she is leggy and her leaves are sparse, and often drops leaves. i put her in a west-facing window for a week which encouraged a lot of new growth but also lots of browned leaves. would probably thrive best in a humid environment in a north or south facing window.








English Ivy is a beautiful addition to any collection with its elegant leaves and sleek stem. They’re very low maintenance, but do require more water than one might think. Sometimes the leaves can get a little dry if you live in an arid climate, so I like to mist Esmeralda’s leaves occasionally. These are SUPER easy to propagate—just cut a piece of stem with some leaves and stick it in water (the roots do take a little longer than most, so just be sure to change the water frequently to prevent slimy roots). As with any plant, English Ivy enjoys a little bit of fertilizer now and then—when I give Es some, her leaves perk up significantly.



