How to grow ivy

Choose the right soil

Ivy has soft stems and is easy to shape. However, the prerequisite for shaping is to choose the right soil to promote growth. Usually, the pot is repotted and the soil is changed once every 1 to 2 years. When repotting, half of the soil is replaced. Ordinary culture soil will be enough. Keep the soil moist at all times.

The temperature should be suitable

Ivy likes warm and humid environment. The most suitable temperature for its growth is 20℃ to 25℃. It cannot tolerate a stuffy environment and is cold-resistant. Therefore, when caring for it, the plant should be placed indoors. Pay attention to ventilation and cooling in summer, and control the temperature above 10℃ and not lower than 5℃ in winter.

The amount of light should be appropriate

Ivy likes light and is shade-tolerant. When grown under semi-light conditions, the internodes are shorter, the leaf shape is uniform, and the leaf color is bright. Therefore, it is best to grow it in a bright place indoors. In spring and autumn, you can choose to place it in a shaded place outdoors for a period of time, with some light in the morning and evening. The plant will be very vigorous and its leaves will be bright green. But be careful to avoid direct sunlight, otherwise it may cause sunburn.

Watering should be moderate

During the growing season, water when the soil is dry and water when it is wet. Do not let the soil in the pot be too moist, otherwise it will easily cause root rot and leaf fall. The room temperature is low in winter, so you should control watering and keep the soil in the pot slightly moist. The climate in the north is dry in winter, so it is best to spray the Duchuan with clean water close to room temperature once a week to maintain the air humidity. This will make the plant appear lively and the leaves will be tender green and shiny.

Fertilization should be reasonable

When cultivating ivy at home, apply thin cake fertilizer water once every 2 to 3 weeks during the growing season. Generally, do not apply fertilizer in summer and winter. When applying fertilizer, be careful not to apply nitrogen fertilizer exclusively, otherwise the patterns and spots on the leaves of variegated varieties will fade to green. The best ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is 1:1:1.

Potted plants need support

In order to allow it to climb and grow upward, adding infinite interest to the beautification of the living space, it can also be cultivated in hanging pots. The soft branches and stems naturally droop and float, which is extremely chic and elegant, and integrates into the refreshing enjoyment of evergreen all year round. Therefore, it is a rare and excellent product for viewing foliage with hanging vines in modern living rooms, dining tables, performance halls and other places. Generally, repotting is done every one or two years.

Precautions

For newly planted plants, pinch off the top after budding in spring to promote branching. Perennial plants should be pruned frequently to remove dead branches, weak branches, and diseased and insect-infested branches.

When caring for ivy at home, spray the leaves frequently to prevent dry air from causing the leaf tips to turn brown.