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Posted 3w ago by @Pleasethrive

English Ivy Issues
I noticed my English Ivy has the fuzzy, white substance on the top of its soil. Does anyone know what it is or what I should do? I’ve been having issues with this Ivy since it got sunburnt a few weeks ago but I thought it was recovering in its new location. #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #EnglishIvy #NewPlantMom
Esther
Esther
English Ivy
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 6 days ago
Newgrowth
Mon
916 XP
3w ago
@NewGrowth
That substance is just a lil mold. If you remove most of the affected soil, and sprinkle just a little cinnamon over top of the soil it should have no problems. Also try to avoid overwatering as much as possible, ivy should dry out almost 100% before their next water.
Newgrowth
Mon
916 XP
3w ago
@NewGrowth
If it continues happening, I’d consider repotting your ivy with a chunkier mix of soil including perlite and maybe some orchid bark to encourage the soil to dry out a little faster. The current soil looks pretty dense.
Pleasethrive
Lawren
822 XP
3w ago
@Pleasethrive
@NewGrowth, the current soil is super dense, I didn’t want to re-pot it so soon after bringing it home, but I think I may need to. I usually blend potting soil, perlite, orchid bark, and horticulture charcoal. If I sanitize the current nursery pot it’s in, can I re-use it? Thank you for being so helpful!
Newgrowth
Mon
916 XP
3w ago
@NewGrowth
@Pleasethrive oh yeah, as long as the roots still have room to grow into it which I’m sure it will since ivys roots are tiny!
Sassylimey
Sarah
10449 XP
3w ago
@Sassylimey
@Pleasethrive I reuse pots, I thoroughly wash them before reusing.

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