Hedera, commonly called ivy (plural ivies), is a genus of 12–15 species of evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plants in the family Araliaceae, native to western, central and southern Europe, Macaronesia, northwestern Africa and across central-southern Asia east to Japan and Taiwan.Hedera helix (common ivy, English ivy, European ivy, or just ivy) is the species native to Britain and most of Europe and western Asia. A rampant, clinging evergreen vine, it is a familiar sight in gardens, waste spaces, on house walls, tree trunks and in wild areas across its native habitat. It is labelled as an invasive species in a number of areas where it has been introduced.
Iberian Ivy Care
Hedera Iberica
What is the plant
humidity
Dry
lighting
Part sun and part shade
hardiness zone
6 - 10
difficulty
Medium
hibernation
Cold Period
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
Pros and Cons 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.
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Soil
Also, make sure that your plant has excellent drainage, as ivy does not like to be in standing water or overly wet soil.
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