How much sunlight does my Persian Ivy need?

Persian Ivy may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Persian Ivy like?

Persian Ivy doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Persian Ivy?

Persian Ivy does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Persian Ivy?

Persian Ivy grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Which region is Persian Ivy native to?

Persian Ivy is native to Western Europe to Japan .

What is the growth pattern for Persian Ivy?

Persian Ivy is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Can Persian Ivy be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Persian Ivy can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Persian Ivy?

Persian Ivy can be propagated by the leaf method . To propagate: Remove a leaf by gently twisting until it pops off. To get the leaf to root, you can either: Place the leaf in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or Place the leaf directly into well-draining soil

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Q: Is Persian Ivy easy to care for?

Persian Ivy is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Persian Ivy?

Persian 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.

About Persian 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

Scientific name

Hedera colchica

Genus

Hedera

Family

Araliaceae

Order

Apiales

Also known as

Colchis ivy

How to care for Persian Ivy

Water

How often to water your Persian Ivy

Persian 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 Arcadia, California.

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

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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.

Arcadia, California

56% Medium

Finding light for Persian Ivy in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Persian Ivy: 3ft from a window

Persian 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..️

Arcadia, California currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light ☀️.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Persian Ivy

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Persian Ivy: repot after 2X growth

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 Persian Ivy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Persian Ivy is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Humidity

Soil

Fertilizer

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Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors