Ivy care guide
Hedera helix
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7d
Water
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90d
Feed
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200-2000cm
Height
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H5
Hardy
About Ivy
Ivy (Hedera helix) is a highly versatile and robust evergreen climber native to the UK, commonly found scrambling over walls, fences, and trees. It's an excellent plant for providing year-round greenery, wildlife habitat, and can also be grown as ground cover or indoors as a trailing houseplant. Its adaptability to various conditions makes it a staple in many British gardens.
Outdoor garden plant. Climber. Typically flowers around Sep, Oct, Nov.
How to care for Ivy
💧 Watering
Water outdoor ivy during prolonged dry spells, especially when establishing. Indoor ivy prefers consistent moisture but allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
🌿 Feeding
Outdoor ivy rarely needs feeding. For indoor plants, use a balanced liquid feed every 2-3 months during the growing season (spring to autumn).
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