English Ivy
4.3 out of 5 (64 experiences)
Fast grower
Survivor
Also known as
Common Ivy, Little hermann ivy, Glacier Ivy, Starling Ivy, Florida Ivy, King's Choice Ivy, curly locks ivy, California Fan and Ivy
Taxonomy
Hedera helix
Hedera
Araliaceae
Apiales
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 37
Survivor 30
Browns easily 12
Easy to propagate 11
Large, lush leaves 9
Pet friendly 5
Pest magnet 3
@Priya
West Hartford, CT
02/19/2021
This is a plant that does like a drier soil so even sometimes when I go a full 2 weeks without watering it, it’s still doing fine. All it needs is a solid soak and it’s good. Plus very easy to manage…
@Chyillax
Waimanalo, HI
02/17/2021
English Ivy is pretty sturdy! It does tend to like some nice light every once and a while but can do well in indirect light too! Will tell you if it needs more by getting a little leggy! Can also go …
03/21/2021
I have not done anything special for this plant I got from a local grocery store. It’s been hanging outside in cold nights and it doesn’t really complain. It is putting out new leaves and trailing ni…
@Martin
New York, NY
02/22/2021
I like how these leaves grow towards sunlight. They’re fast growers, constantly seeing new leaves. Highly recommend this one to anyone looking for a plant that is fun to watch grow 🪴
@Tatenewman14
Denver, CO
02/28/2021
Love love these beauties! This one was a Christmas present and is still super lush. 🌱 Also an easy plant to take care of once established, Kimberly is definitely a survivor!
@Folkehaus
Monterey, CA
03/30/2021
For me, forgetting about English ivy seems to help them grow but out of nowhere they like to decide they hate me and go limp even when recently watered on schedule.
@Bdelanghe
New York, NY
04/18/2021
I’ve had a lot of issues with fungus gnats when growing this little one in soil. Recently switched to pumice only. It’s loving it.
04/21/2021
this is a really good plant for your first ivy. it’s best if you don’t put it in direct light. but it is a pretty cool plant 😼
04/16/2021
Fast grower and resilient when I got my ivy it was drooping over the pot and with a little water it came back to life 💕
@Teara.bby
New York, NY
03/24/2021
super low matinence, just needs love and a good water schedule. dont forget to rotate it every couple of days/weeks.
How to care for English Ivy
Water
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 located in Jacksonville, FL.
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
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Jacksonville, FL
72% Medium
Growing English Ivy in Jacksonville right now
Plant growth potential is currently high 📈
April 22nd, 2021
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Jacksonville is currently high 📈.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in det…
Sunlight intensity will increase by 30.2% ☀️
April 17th, 2021
Jacksonville is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Jacksonville is expected to increase by 30.2% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 19.9 megajoules of energ…
Daylight will increase by 1.6 hours 📈
April 18th, 2021
This month, Jacksonville is getting an average of 9.7 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 13.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 13.2 total hours o…
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..️
Jacksonville, FL currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light ☀️.
Nutrients
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.
When to repot English Ivy
Is this a good time of year to repot? Yes! 🪴
April 15th, 2021
The growing potential in Jacksonville is high 📈.
It's best to repot plants during their active growing periods when they have the energy to re-establish their roots! This is a great time to repot …
Care Summary for English Ivy
English Ivy
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Jacksonville, FL, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
