24cm English Ivy Pittsburgh Hedera Helix Plant
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Scientific name: hedera helix (twisting ivy). Common name: comon ivy, english ivy, european ivy, ivy, atlantic ivy. Origin: native to most of europe and western asia. The humble hedera helix will look very familiar- many varieties of ivy grow outdoors across the uk and beyond on walls, fences and anywhere they can take root. But have you ever thought of growing this classic foliage plant indoors? We've found a whole new perspective on how beautiful its leaves really are growing along our shelves! This variety has layers of gorgeous leaves maturing from pale spring green to deep emerald. And while you might think ivy can survive anywhere, it can present a challenge indoors- so remember, it thrives outside in cooler, shady spots, and gets plenty of rain. Why not take advantage of this and make that cold porch or less-heated space green? Water: water once the top two inches of soil has dried out; ivy is not drought-tolerant but also does not like to sit in soggy soil. Soil: use a well-draining but moisture-retentive mix; one designed for ferns would work well for ivy's similar needs! Repot every three years in spring; adding grit will help keep those in shadier locations draining well. Food :feed every four waters in the growing season, and reduce to every six in autumn and winter. Temperature: can stand temperatures from -5 to 30°c. Sprouts top tips: for care tips, think about where ivy grows outside and mimic those conditions; make sure you have somewhere for it to grow along or hang down from as it grows longer!