Poison Ivy
Also known as
Eastern poison ivy
Taxonomy
Toxicodendron radicans
Toxicodendron
Anacardiaceae
Sapindales
How to care for Poison Ivy
How often to water your Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Poison Ivy in your home
Poison Ivy love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Poison Ivy does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Poison Ivy in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Poison 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 Poison Ivy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Dang, y'all- have you ever SEEN poison ivy SO BIG?! Time to die, poison ivy! I have to admit, it's kind of majestic. I would like to apologize to all the Virginia creeper, crape myrtle sprouts, wild grapes, and mimosa seedlings that have perished today. 🥺 #PlantsMakePeopleHappy ... but not this one #NotSoHappyPlants as soon as this chemical kicks in! #PoisonIvy is not welcome in my #OutsidePlants
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Just realized I have both in my back yard, poison Ivy and Poison oak. What is the best way to get rid of these. I am highly allergic. Plus I have two dogs can they bring it into the house? TY
Care Summary for Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.