Hedera helix
English ivy or common ivy
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: humus-rich, preferably alkaline, moist, well-drained soil (or John Innes No.3 potting compost for container-grown plants)
- Rate of growth: fast
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A tough and adaptable plant, which when young, will look great spilling over the edges of seasonal pots and baskets. It does get big however and if planted in the border, this self-clinging evergreen climber can also be used to cover ugly walls and fences in good time - or provide a lush green carpet in the dry shady areas beneath shrubs and trees where little else will grow. It's an excellent choice for the wildlife garden since it supports a wide range of native species, but it can also be grown as a houseplant (we did say it was adaptable!) where it will help reduce indoor air pollution.
Water specimens grown as houseplants regularly during the growing season, providing a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Keep moist during the winter months. Plants may be pruned at any time of the year to keep within bounds.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant/allergen
Goes well with...
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Pentagon terrarium with tray base
Ø30 × H26cm
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House terrarium
43 × 23 × 40cm
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Terrarium with brass base tray
low 26 × 30 × 21cm
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Copper plated plant mister
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Hanging gourd bowl - dark rust
Ø25 × H20cm
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Rough cast aluminium bowl
30 × 22 × 12cm
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Houseplant watering indicator
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Simple terrarium / tealight holder with tray base
small W12.5 × H18cm
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Zinc wall planters - set of 3
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Windowsill terrarium
60.5 × 7 × 10.5cm
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Rough cast oval aluminium bowl - charcoal black
30 × 22 × 12.5cm