Plant Care Asterisk Ivy

Asterisk Ivy

About Asterisk 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! đŸȘœ You'll often see wreathes of ivy in Ancient Roman works of art, as they were believed to prevent intoxication. đŸ·

Taxonomy

Hedera Ivy
Hedera
Araliaceae
Apiales

Also known as

'Asterisk' Ivy and Ivy

How to care for Asterisk Ivy

Water

How often to water your Asterisk Ivy

Water needs for Asterisk Ivy
0.5 cups
every 9

Asterisk 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.

Calculate water needs of Asterisk Ivy

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
Light

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Finding light for Asterisk Ivy in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Asterisk Ivy: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Asterisk 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.

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Nutrients

How to fertilize Asterisk Ivy

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Asterisk 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 Asterisk Ivy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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Care Summary for Asterisk Ivy

Asterisk Ivy

Asterisk Ivy


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft 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.

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