I have a beautiful Swedish Ivy and it isn't quite as badly and thick as when I bought it. Watching your video assures me it is fine, but shows it could use a bit of pinching back so it will spread out. Thank you for your words of plant wisdom.
This plant also has a sweet fragrance to it. I’ve noticed every time I water it or mist it. Some people can smell it and some people can’t. Yes it’s weird but I love that sweet fragrance. Try getting close to it when you water it, also have different people try it to see if they can smell it too. 🍃🍃🍃
ALEX GROSS I agree it’s weird how some people can’t smell it and some people can. I always get a kick out of it. 😂 I’m propagating this plant , so I can have them in different areas in my house just for that wonderful sweet scent.
Daisy Salinas it smells so good ! i just got one about a week ago but noticed it’s looking a little wilted and some of the leaves have fallen off it’s still really full. any tips ?
My aunt gave me this plant a few weeks ago and I have been searching for it and I found your video and answered all my questions. Loved the way you narrated this video and, I felt it all, how you are so in touch with your plants. 🙂 Thank you so so much and keep making videos. Greetings from beautiful, sunny Mexico City. Take care, Kim.
I finally found what plant my Aunt brought from Spain to Philippines! 😊. I planted it on a shadowy rocky ground and it grows well, leaves can grow big, I think around 4 inches. It really hates direct sunlight, it burned when i put it under direct sunlight.
I've always loved Swedish ivy! I had a real nice plant when I lived in Texas but had to leave it behind. I haven't had one since. I haven't seen any to buy!?? I just recently bought a golden lemon Swedish ivy, and I can't wait for it to get here!! One thing I noticed about this plant... it's got a smell to it that I absolutely love!!!!
A number of years ago, I went on holiday, and my children forgot to water my swedish ivy (it was in my bedroom). I tried for over 5 years to find another plant in Canada. Perhaps it has gone out of fashion, as houseplants seem to do. I tried to get some cuttings from the USA, however Covid slowed the shipment. By the time it came there were 4 leaves on one stem. Fast forward 8 months, and I now have a small, but lovely trailing plant with four sturdy stems. If you see this plant for sale pick it up! (and I am still looking for a hanging basket!)
so great! thanks so much for your video, kim. this cat is kitty-safe and since i'm stuck inside all the time now with online university i have a huge need for plants to brighten up my living space! do you happen to have any planters that you would recommend for hanging plants like this?
Beautiful plant and excellent description and tips. I had a gorgeous one, ruby stemmed, and I had it climbing a trellis indoors and it was spectacular until, suddenly, it just died horribly. I still don’t know what happened. My current attempt has gone poorly as well. I’m stumped. Any advice about what might kill a nice specimen would be appreciated!
I am not sure what might have happened. I am in a streak right now of mine growing really well. I just take a lot of cuttings for the possible decline of one or more of my plants. They root so easily. Now I have too many. (Or is there such a thing?)
This plant will become incredibly beautiful ... inside on a stand in a darker room with a large south window across the room. It will crawl to the window making it so very pretty
I use the Schultz drops that I put in the watering can every time all spring and summer. It is so easy to do it that way. Here is an affiliate link where you can order it. Or just look to see what it looks like and pick it up at the local store. amzn.to/2ZgEBbK
Hi! I have a cutting that was growing all green and beautiful, but today I realized that most of her leaves have these transparent spots sorrounded by a black line. The spots are really small (like made with a needle) so you just can see them when you're close. Have you ever seen something like that on your plant before?
@@KimsGardensandHome I looked for images of leaves stomata, and unfortunately they're not. The plant looks very "pest clean", and I haven't seen any bugs on it. If I could describe them any better I would say these spots are visible without the use of any magnifying glass, but if you look from one meter away, you wouldn't see them clearly. If you get closer, they look like ashes, and if you get even closer they look like a group of windows with the shape of a behive cell (kind of), surrounded by a black frame. This black frame is irregular in shape, and it seems like dead tissue. Both, the transparent and black part can be seen from both sides of the leaves. The entire structure is thiner than the leaf itself, so the light can pass through them. Thanks for your answer!
Hi Kim, What would be the best potting soil to plant the Swedish Ivy in? Pot? Clay, plastic or does it matter. Thank you for the video. It’s a beautiful plant. I just got a cutting from a lady.
Yes, mine bloomed last year but not this year. White flowers that remind me of snapdragons or something in that shape. Maybe it is pouting on me this year.
I think it blooms in early winter... I think it needs +25C summer, then down to ~18c to activate it. That's my understanding since I've had it for 4yrs.
I can’t find it anywhere here in Wichita ks are you by any chance near by and happen to know where I can find me one? I’m in zone 6 as well. You’ve got a lovely plant 😍
Thanks, we got it as a large hanging plant in early 2016, so it has been through 2 winters and getting ready for a 3rd. It hung outside for 2 summers, but we have brought it inside this year permanently. (It really suffered in the move and we lost many branches. But it recovered well. These photos are after it recovered.
Kim's Gardens ... almost a year later and my plant has gotten huge. I learned how to take care of it with this video. I just started a new plant from it. Thank you for the info. Cane back to watch again for my new cutting.
HELP! I have a Swedish Ivy (aka dollar plant, whorled Plectranthus, Swedish Begonia.. that is losing its leaves! Many have turned brown before falling, but there's also many green. Doesn't get direct sun, but it is summer so perhaps it's too hot? Why is it shedding it's leaves? How can I tell if it's been over-watered or it needs more water?
I am not sure what it might be if it is not overwatered or underwated. But while it still has some green branches, I would start rooting some asap. That way you have something new to start on. Check lower stems at soil line to see if strong, not mushy or brown too. Could be root rot. Had something similar and I quickly made me 3 extra plants. They root in just a few days. Plus they grow quickly!
Great video, would a 8 watt plant led 2 feet away be too much light for such a plant, ? -(I want to plant it in my gecko vivariums as i heard they’re good as a ground cover for tropical vivariums.)
I don't think it would be too much, but I am not an expert. The plant would quickly tell you if too little or too much by the leaves browning. Thanks for watching.
Really enjoyed your video. Learned a lot about ivy. I have a question about an IV I've been able to keep for over 2 years. I don't know it's official name I've tried looking up similar pictures. Perhaps you can help me. It looks a lot like the ivy in the video it's very sturdy leaves that are scalloped and and they tend to turn purplish. It's a very attractive ivy. Can you tell me what kind it is. Thanks so much
@@KimsGardensandHome no that appears to b coleus. What I tried to explain is a type of Ivy and it's actually the underside of the leaf that has the purple cast
If you have drainage from the bottom, such as a hole, try poking it in case it is clogged for some reason. Sounds as if the plant is too moist. Don't water it until it feels very dry to the touch. If you poke your finger in and there is any moisture, don't water. Even use a skewer to poke into the soil and see if soil sticks to it. If it does, there is enough water. Pinch off all the dead or limp foliage because if you can save the roots, it will grow again. Needs some bright light but sun will burn it. Hope that is some help.
If you are getting moldy soil that is an indication that it is being overly saturated with water and the water isn't draining properly. These plant like lighter more airy soil that can drain water easily. If the soil is tightly compacted it creates a soppy wet environment that can choke out the roots and eventually kill the plant altogether. If you want to save the plant and give it a whole new lease on life, I would repot it immediately to a soil type that is more suitable for the plant and also ensure that the container allows adequate flow and drainage. Best of luck!
I just use a liquid fertilizer to mix with the water when I water it. Let me find a link. This is an affiliate link. My Plant Food: Schultz All Purpose Liquid Plant Food 10-15-10 amzn.to/3thPjLS
I just pinch under any leaf junction. It you are getting it fuller, just randomly pinch the ends off. But if you want to root a cutting, get a few more inches so that you have a leaf junction or node in the water or soil.
Water it well, then let it dry out. It is a succulent type plant so stores water in those strong stems and leaves. It will wilt slightly when it needs water.
when they get lots of sun which they do need, the stalks turn red that is how you know they are in the right light, this one shes showing is way sun deprived
Your description of soft shadow vs. crisp shadow is extremely helpful. I had one of these many years ago and want to get another. Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
I have a beautiful Swedish Ivy and it isn't quite as badly and thick as when I bought it. Watching your video assures me it is fine, but shows it could use a bit of pinching back so it will spread out. Thank you for your words of plant wisdom.
Kim, that was such a perfect comparison for light. Hard, crisp shadow meaning bright, direct light. Thank you!
Thanks, I don't even remember where I learned that but it is a helpful idea.
This plant also has a sweet fragrance to it. I’ve noticed every time I water it or mist it. Some people can smell it and some people can’t. Yes it’s weird but I love that sweet fragrance. Try getting close to it when you water it, also have different people try it to see if they can smell it too. 🍃🍃🍃
I will try that next time. Hopefully I can get the fragrance too.
My grandma had one that was just beautiful. And yes it smelled so sweet and clean ! ❤
that’s so weird i love the smell. i told my partner to go up the plant and sniff it and they couldn’t smell anything!
ALEX GROSS I agree it’s weird how some people can’t smell it and some people can. I always get a kick out of it. 😂 I’m propagating this plant , so I can have them in different areas in my house just for that wonderful sweet scent.
Daisy Salinas it smells so good ! i just got one about a week ago but noticed it’s looking a little wilted and some of the leaves have fallen off it’s still really full. any tips ?
My aunt gave me this plant a few weeks ago and I have been searching for it and I found your video and answered all my questions. Loved the way you narrated this video and, I felt it all, how you are so in touch with your plants. 🙂 Thank you so so much and keep making videos. Greetings from beautiful, sunny Mexico City. Take care, Kim.
Thanks so much. You can probably have this outside all year? That would be wonderful. Have fun in your garden.
I finally found what plant my Aunt brought from Spain to Philippines! 😊.
I planted it on a shadowy rocky ground and it grows well, leaves can grow big, I think around 4 inches. It really hates direct sunlight, it burned when i put it under direct sunlight.
Oh wow! It can probably grow year round outside where you are, right? That is lovely!
I've always loved Swedish ivy! I had a real nice plant when I lived in Texas but had to leave it behind. I haven't had one since. I haven't seen any to buy!?? I just recently bought a golden lemon Swedish ivy, and I can't wait for it to get here!!
One thing I noticed about this plant... it's got a smell to it that I absolutely love!!!!
nice tip about the light shadow vs heavy shadow to determine best placement based on lighting needs. super helpful. thanks
Thanks so much. That seems to have always worked for me.
It grows great outside in Zone 9a-b on my covered south porch. Gets about 3hours of direct sun a day 365
A number of years ago, I went on holiday, and my children forgot to water my swedish ivy (it was in my bedroom). I tried for over 5 years to find another plant in Canada. Perhaps it has gone out of fashion, as houseplants seem to do. I tried to get some cuttings from the USA, however Covid slowed the shipment. By the time it came there were 4 leaves on one stem. Fast forward 8 months, and I now have a small, but lovely trailing plant with four sturdy stems. If you see this plant for sale pick it up! (and I am still looking for a hanging basket!)
Oh interesting I just bought one in Montreal
so great! thanks so much for your video, kim. this cat is kitty-safe and since i'm stuck inside all the time now with online university i have a huge need for plants to brighten up my living space! do you happen to have any planters that you would recommend for hanging plants like this?
Glad it was helpful! This plant will grow in anything. I have it in table planters, hanging pots. It grows to easily in all pots, I think.
Beautiful plant and excellent description and tips. I had a gorgeous one, ruby stemmed, and I had it climbing a trellis indoors and it was spectacular until, suddenly, it just died horribly. I still don’t know what happened. My current attempt has gone poorly as well. I’m stumped. Any advice about what might kill a nice specimen would be appreciated!
I am not sure what might have happened. I am in a streak right now of mine growing really well. I just take a lot of cuttings for the possible decline of one or more of my plants. They root so easily. Now I have too many. (Or is there such a thing?)
This plant will become incredibly beautiful ... inside on a stand in a darker room with a large south window across the room. It will crawl to the window making it so very pretty
you have such a nice soft voice :)
Thank you so much 🙂
Thank you for this video! What food do you recommend for it?
I use the Schultz drops that I put in the watering can every time all spring and summer. It is so easy to do it that way. Here is an affiliate link where you can order it. Or just look to see what it looks like and pick it up at the local store. amzn.to/2ZgEBbK
Kim's Gardens I’ll order some now. Thank you again!
Hi! I have a cutting that was growing all green and beautiful, but today I realized that most of her leaves have these transparent spots sorrounded by a black line. The spots are really small (like made with a needle) so you just can see them when you're close. Have you ever seen something like that on your plant before?
I am not sure what that would be. Check for pests? Or are you so close up that you are seeing the actual leaf stomata?
@@KimsGardensandHome I looked for images of leaves stomata, and unfortunately they're not. The plant looks very "pest clean", and I haven't seen any bugs on it. If I could describe them any better I would say these spots are visible without the use of any magnifying glass, but if you look from one meter away, you wouldn't see them clearly. If you get closer, they look like ashes, and if you get even closer they look like a group of windows with the shape of a behive cell (kind of), surrounded by a black frame. This black frame is irregular in shape, and it seems like dead tissue. Both, the transparent and black part can be seen from both sides of the leaves. The entire structure is thiner than the leaf itself, so the light can pass through them. Thanks for your answer!
@@WigantX Sorry I couldn't help. I hope it is not something that will damage the plant in the long run. Best wishes in the new year.
Thank you for showing us this!
No problem 😊
I have one in my small garden
Hi Kim, very pretty plant....tfs
thank you so much for this info Miss Kim!! I just bought a gorgeous, variegated swedish ivy plant and I'm so excited to see her grow!
You are so welcome! Good luck with yours. And make lots of cuttings so that you always have extras!
Hi Kim,
What would be the best potting soil to plant the Swedish Ivy in? Pot? Clay, plastic or does it matter. Thank you for the video. It’s a beautiful plant. I just got a cutting from a lady.
Good air exchange is great for these succulent-like plants. So clay or hypertufa. Plastic if it is well-draining.
Thank you for the tips, very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey! I have one but it has never bloomed. Does yours? I thought Swedish ivy bloomed.
Yes, mine bloomed last year but not this year. White flowers that remind me of snapdragons or something in that shape. Maybe it is pouting on me this year.
I think it blooms in early winter... I think it needs +25C summer, then down to ~18c to activate it. That's my understanding since I've had it for 4yrs.
Do you need to mist it? I think I'm in zone 9b south west Florida.
I can’t find it anywhere here in Wichita ks are you by any chance near by and happen to know where I can find me one? I’m in zone 6 as well. You’ve got a lovely plant 😍
I am in Ohio and I see these sometimes but not all times. I am not sure where you might find them in Wichita. Perhaps an online seller on Ebay?
@@KimsGardensandHome yes I think that’s going to be my only choice thank you!!
How old is this plant? Very pretty!
Thanks, we got it as a large hanging plant in early 2016, so it has been through 2 winters and getting ready for a 3rd. It hung outside for 2 summers, but we have brought it inside this year permanently. (It really suffered in the move and we lost many branches. But it recovered well. These photos are after it recovered.
Kim's Gardens ... almost a year later and my plant has gotten huge. I learned how to take care of it with this video. I just started a new plant from it. Thank you for the info. Cane back to watch again for my new cutting.
Thank you, I never knew what my plant was called until now.
You're welcome. And thanks so much for watching.
Mine is purple!
great video. thank you!
Thanks for watching. I appreciate your visit.
Some of my leaves are crispy and brown. Is that definitely too much light?
Is it getting enough water? Just not too much. Too much light makes mine get pale or yellowy.
HELP! I have a Swedish Ivy (aka dollar plant, whorled Plectranthus, Swedish Begonia.. that is losing its leaves! Many have turned brown before falling, but there's also many green. Doesn't get direct sun, but it is summer so perhaps it's too hot?
Why is it shedding it's leaves? How can I tell if it's been over-watered or it needs more water?
I am not sure what it might be if it is not overwatered or underwated. But while it still has some green branches, I would start rooting some asap. That way you have something new to start on. Check lower stems at soil line to see if strong, not mushy or brown too. Could be root rot. Had something similar and I quickly made me 3 extra plants. They root in just a few days. Plus they grow quickly!
Hope you can save it or get new ones! Good luck!
Great video, would a 8 watt plant led 2 feet away be too much light for such a plant, ?
-(I want to plant it in my gecko vivariums as i heard they’re good as a ground cover for tropical vivariums.)
I don't think it would be too much, but I am not an expert. The plant would quickly tell you if too little or too much by the leaves browning. Thanks for watching.
Really enjoyed your video. Learned a lot about ivy. I have a question about an IV I've been able to keep for over 2 years. I don't know it's official name I've tried looking up similar pictures. Perhaps you can help me. It looks a lot like the ivy in the video it's very sturdy leaves that are scalloped and and they tend to turn purplish. It's a very attractive ivy. Can you tell me what kind it is. Thanks so much
Thanks so much for watching. I am not sure about your plant, but try googling Plectranthus purpuratus. Is that similar?
@@KimsGardensandHome no that appears to b coleus. What I tried to explain is a type of Ivy and it's actually the underside of the leaf that has the purple cast
@@lauraschaller3195 Sorry I can't help.
"plectranthus verticillatus" as far as i can tell
My ivy plants are dieing! Why?? The soil is moldy. Not enough sun I think. What can I do?!
If you have drainage from the bottom, such as a hole, try poking it in case it is clogged for some reason. Sounds as if the plant is too moist. Don't water it until it feels very dry to the touch. If you poke your finger in and there is any moisture, don't water. Even use a skewer to poke into the soil and see if soil sticks to it. If it does, there is enough water. Pinch off all the dead or limp foliage because if you can save the roots, it will grow again. Needs some bright light but sun will burn it. Hope that is some help.
If you are getting moldy soil that is an indication that it is being overly saturated with water and the water isn't draining properly. These plant like lighter more airy soil that can drain water easily. If the soil is tightly compacted it creates a soppy wet environment that can choke out the roots and eventually kill the plant altogether. If you want to save the plant and give it a whole new lease on life, I would repot it immediately to a soil type that is more suitable for the plant and also ensure that the container allows adequate flow and drainage. Best of luck!
take cuttings and root them in water
What kind of fertilizer need??
I just use a liquid fertilizer to mix with the water when I water it. Let me find a link. This is an affiliate link. My Plant Food: Schultz All Purpose Liquid Plant Food 10-15-10 amzn.to/3thPjLS
What soil did you use???
I just used regular succulent potting soil...it needs to drain well since this plant is a thick-leaf plant and stores water well.
@@KimsGardensandHome thank you so much
Where do to have to pinch?
I just pinch under any leaf junction. It you are getting it fuller, just randomly pinch the ends off. But if you want to root a cutting, get a few more inches so that you have a leaf junction or node in the water or soil.
@@KimsGardensandHome thank you...🙌❤️
Kim,I would like to buy a Swedish ivy plant if you’re selling. I live in Florida. Please respond to this comment. Thanks.
Sorry, I am not a seller.
How amount of water needs?🙄
Water it well, then let it dry out. It is a succulent type plant so stores water in those strong stems and leaves. It will wilt slightly when it needs water.
@@KimsGardensandHome If my plant runs out of leaves, I must water more often due to lack of moisture!
For me is very difficult to care!
I find it really easy, especially in water. Just give it some strong bright light. Wishing you better luck.
@@KimsGardensandHome 😔thanks
when they get lots of sun which they do need, the stalks turn red that is how you know they are in the right light, this one shes showing is way sun deprived
I don't feel that these plants can take a lot of sun. They will burn. Nice bright indirect light is best.