Ivy 'spearpoint'

Ivy 'spearpoint' Care

Hedera Helix 'spearpoint'

What is the plant

Hedera - Ivy - is an evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plant. When creeping, it rarely exceed 20 cm height, but when climbing on suitable surfaces,using specialised hairs that enable it to cling, it can climb to at least 30m above the ground. The leaves of ivy are shiny, dark green (pale green when young) with 3 - 5 lobes.Mature plants produce yellow-green flower-clusters, followed by black berries. All parts of the plant are toxic, and contact with the sap may irritate skin, or cause an allergic reaction.There are many cultivars. 'Spearpoint' bears narrow, elongated leaves

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
When watering your ivy, always check the soil before adding water. Ivies prefer to be kept slightly on the dry side, so let the soil dry out some (dry to the touch on top) before you water your ivy plant again.
Fertilizer
Caring for ivy plants should also include regular fertilizing. Fertilize your ivy about once a month in the spring, summer and fall with a water soluble, nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Do not fertilize in the winter, as this is the ivy’s dormant period and the fertilizer may do more harm than good at this time.
Sunlight
All true ivies need bright light. Variegated cultivars can take medium light, but be aware that their variegation will become less pronounced in less light. Without enough light, inside ivy plants will become leggy and sickly looking. They will also be more prone to pests.

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
Ivy is quite adaptable to various garden situations, but it prefers fertile, humusy, moist but well-drained soil.
Temperature
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Additional
All parts of the plant are toxic, and contact with the sap may irritate skin, or cause an allergic reaction.