English Ivy Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
English ivy, or European ivy, is a flowering plant from the Araliaceae family. It usually grows as a climber on tree trunks and is also commonly found in garbage dumps and wild places. The plant may grow up to 80 feet tall and is a fast and aggressive grower in the spring. Because it is a member of the Araliaceae family, it is toxic to humans and animals if ingested.
Common Name |
English ivy, common ivy, European ivy
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Plant Type
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Climbers
Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hedera helix
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Genus
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Hedera
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Family
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Araliaceae
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Order
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Apiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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English Ivy Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for English Ivy.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, English Ivy needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least English Ivy needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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English Ivy Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for English Ivy to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 90°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
English Ivy prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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English Ivy Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for English Ivy. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
English Ivy plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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English Ivy Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the English Ivy plant. |
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Maximum Height |
360 Inches or
10 meters
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Spread |
180 Inches or
5 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Evergreen
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Is English Ivy toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is not safe for humans and your pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
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English Ivy Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate English Ivy, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
autumn
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English Ivy Native Region |
Find out where the English Ivy plant originated. |
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Country |
Russian Federation (the)
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Specific Location
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This plant also native to Europe and Scandinavia |
