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RE: The Tale of Two Ivies

in #hedera6 years ago

Beautiful plant @ctrl-alt-nwo! When they think of ivy, most people think of traditional English Ivy (Hedera helix), however the number of varieties of Ivy is enormous. Ivy species range in form from the huge 6-8 inch leaved Algerian Ivy (Hedera canariensis) to the tiny foliage of the hybrid 'Itsy Bitsy' or heart leaf ivy (H. 'scutifolia').
The leaves may me crinkled as with the variety 'Curlilocks', or variegated types like 'California gold' (yellow, gold, and green) or Hedera helix 'discolor' (green and creamy white).

Several types of ivy are also suitable for growing as a house plant, and can be used as a hanging plant, topiaries, or espaliered on a small trellis.
As a house plant, Ivy grows best where they get four or more hours a day of direct sunlight, but it will grow fairly well in bright indirect light.
Keep the soil evenly moist and feed with half strength, all purpose (10-10-10) fertilizer once a month.
Ivy prefers to be kept on the slightly cool side, night temperatures of 50° to 55° and day temperatures of 68° to 72° are ideal.
Overcrowded plants can be repotted during any season. For best results they should be grown in a mixture of 1 part sterile potting soil, 1 part peat moss or leaf mold and 1 part sharp sand.
To induce bushiness, pinch off stem tips.

A source: http://www.thegardenhelper.com/growingivy.html

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