Camouflage Ivy

Camouflage Ivy Care

Hedera Helix 'camouflage'

Other names: Hedera Helix Variegata

What is the plant

Hedera helix, the common ivy, English ivy, European ivy, or just ivy, is a species of flowering plant of the ivy genus in the family Araliaceae, native to most of Europe and western Asia. A rampant, clinging evergreen vine, it is a familiar sight in gardens, waste spaces, and wild areas, where it grows on walls, fences, tree trunks, etc. across its native and introduced habitats.

Ivy berries are somewhat poisonous to humans, but ivy extracts are part of current cough medicines. Invasive in the USA.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

5°C - 10°C

Hardiness zone

max 9

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. Also, make sure that your plant has excellent drainage, as ivy does not like to be in standing water or overly wet soil.
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
Most cultivars of ivy grow best in bright light, but not direct sun. They tolerate low to medium light, but growth is reduced and variegated forms may turn all green. To maintain the bright color of a variegated ivy, give it plenty of light.

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Soil
A good, rich commercial houseplant potting mix will be fine for ivy.
Temperature
Ivies benefit from good air circulation, and they should not be crowded. Ivies do well at cool to moderate room temperatures of 50 to 70 °F during the day and about 5 to 10 °F lower at night.
Container
They should be planted in a container with good drainage.