How to Grow Ivy Indoors Successfully
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- Growing ivy, including the variety Hedera helix, can be challenging indoors. This video shows you the secrets to growing ivy (hedera) indoors successfully. Learn about proper watering and lighting and when to feed ivy plants.
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Note: I misspoke! I'm in the Northern Hemisphere--(The Western United States)
0:00-Intro
0:22-Overview
2:37-Summering plants outdoors
3:19-Watering
4:24-Lighting
4:58-Water with warm water
5:11-Pests to look out for (mealybugs)
5:30-Brown leaf tips/leaching
6:23-Fertilizing
6:50-Treating pests
7:13-Misting
7:28-Grow in the correct size pot
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Where I am ivy is considered a weed, they grow fast and can almost thrive in any environment. Personally I like weeds over other plants because they grow quickly and are hard to kill.
codeman7055, weeds are great for growing quickly. How does ivy do indoors where you are? It's generally much trickier to grow them indoors than outdoors.
Really send me some of your weeds, I just paid 20 bucks for an ivy
@@tinajohnson3162 omg bruuhhhh
This stuff grows in every crevace here, I have different types of ivy with varigations and stuff, I just need to propagate if you're still interested
I've tried everything and this plant just hates me. It won't completely die ...it just remains a constant reminder that I am failing it.
Oh god same. Interesting note: I trimmed my leggy pieces and water propagated them. The jars are in a NE facing window and they’re growing like CRAZY! My two jars of propagated trimmings are much healthier than my plant. I’m still trying to figure out what that means. 😅
Lisa Marie, Ivy is difficult to grow indoors, so it's likely not that the plant hates you. They do like just the right mix of moist soil, but well-draining. They also tend to struggle in low humidity, which is what most indoor envionrments have. In the spring, is it possible to give the plant some outdoor time? That may get it to start growing a bit. You can bring it in after that and see if that gives it a good jumpstart.
Teddy McGillicuddy, The NE window is a good one for growing ivy, as they don't like it too bright, but they do need medium light. Also, the ivy are doing well in water, because as mentioned in the reply to Lisa Marie, they like to be kept moist. When grown in soil, they do dry out between waterings, and it's tricky to make sure you water enough, but not too much. Growing hydroponically in water as you are gives them just the right amount of water at all times.
@@HealthyHouseplants my worry is that the ones growing hydroponically are going to eventually need nutrients. Like do I put a tiny, tiny, TINY bit of something in there with the water? Surely they won’t thrive on water alone forever.
@@spa-peggymeatballs4861 You are right, they will need nutrients. Actually, that's a good topic for a future video. Thanks! Do put a tiny drop of a liquid organic fertilizer in the water for the nutrients. One that is made for houseplants would be good, like this one: amzn.to/2OTYNh3 Additionally, make sure to change the water weekly. This will keep toxins from building up in the water from the fertilizer and from plant growth, and if you are using tap water, the plant will get some nutrients from that as well. Fertilize after you change the water.
I am doing this for myself and my daughter tomorrow. I came in here to make sure I was doing it properly. Thank you!! ❤️❤️
Claire Beane, You're very welcome! And thanks for watching! :)
Thank you! It was very informative!
polinaNY09, You're welcome, and thanks for watching!
I struggle growing ivy indoors. You gave lots of great tips! Thanks!
J. Lee, I'm glad the video helped! Ivy can be tricky indoors, for sure. You're very welcome, and thanks for watching! :)
Thanks so much for the tips!
Remy Remy, You're very welcome! Thanks for watching. :)
I loved your video. It's so clear. Thank you very much and receive my warmest greetings from Algeria :-)
lbriden, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. You're welcome, and thanks for the feedback. Warm greetings from California! :)
I have some variegated ivy under constant fluorescent light in a 10 gallon aquarium that I turned into a terrarium. There are also african violets and a flame violet in there, as well. The violets do very well in there. The ivy grows like crazy! I have to cut it back from time to time or it will take over the entire terrarium. It's been growing in that terrarium for over 10 years.
cindiloohoo, That's great! Thanks for sharing this. Ivy does enjoy the humidity that a terrarium would provide.
Thank you madam. Very useful
Severin Lobo, Welcome 😊 Thanks for watching!
THANKS MY DEAR WONDERFUL INFORMATION
.. MANY BLESSINGS
Patricia Davis, You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!! :)
Super video, thank you, 😍💚✌️
Birgitta Hoffmann, thanks, and you’re very welcome!
Thank you for the information. I have a pixie ivy that is doing good. I think I’m going to try another ivy. I’ve always stayed away from ivys because I thought they were difficult.
ssamorgan2044, You're very welcome. I'm glad the information helped. Glad your pixie ivy is doing well!
I just bought one from Lowes, 6" very big and beautiful.. Im just paranoid that it will get spider mites so i keep it away from all my plants. And i have treated it with neem oil just as a precaution.
Jessica Melendrez, Thanks for watching. That's a good precaution, because ivy are susceptible to spider mites! Also rinse the foliage when you water. They thrive in dry conditions.
Just use old spice on a cotton ball, problem with bugs
When you say it needs bright light does that also mean it needs to be close to it as well? I have an English and an Algerian. The English is fine but the Algerian has 2 leaves that have shriveled and come off. I haven’t overwatered it so my only thought was it’s too far away (about 10 feet) from 3 small windows that are south facing. Should I move the Algerian closer to the windows?
I recently cut some of my outside E. Ivy and brought them inside to add some decorations. I put the cut ends in water and have noticed new roots and leaf growth (yay!). Is it sustainable to keep them in the water? Do they need to be put in soil eventually?
Anonymous User, You can likely keep them in water indefinitely. And if you choose to plant them up at some point, you can do that, too. You want to change the water weekly to keep them healthy. Also, every two months or so, add a small dash of liquid organic all-purpose fertilizer. Keeping them in water obviously solves the watering issue. And that is great you got them to root! Let me know how it goes! And if you have any more questions.
Nice
Thanks
I only have a few indoor plants, a die-hard cheese plant and a couple of succulents. I've recently been given a small English Ivy (it just fills a 4" pot) that I want to keep indoors. Ideally climbing the walls. Unfortunately, she doesn't get any natural light in the spot I where want her to grow. You mention artificial full spectrum light, what wattage bulb should I be looking for? Or is it not a good idea to get her established in a no sunlight situation?
Great video :)
yomofo101, It is possible to grow an English ivy indoors with correct lighting, and providing you water properly. It can be challenging, though, to get the plant to grow on a wall. For an easier plant to climb the walls, I would consider pothos. I've seen many rooms with pothos growing the entire length of a room from one wall to the next. If you decide to try the English ivy, you would want a 16-30 watt full-spectrum bulb.
Great tips! Thank you. Ivy's arw so beautiful and so hard. 😫😍💚
Miguel Rivera, You are very welcome, and thanks for watching! They are touchy, but beauties, for sure! :)
Could you coil the plant around the pot? Like as it grows, coil it around and nearing the edges of the pot.
Ashley Stockard, Thanks for watching. Yes, you can coil the plant around the edges of the pot. That should be fine to do, as long as the leaves are getting enough light and some air circulation.
I am going to repot my ivy into smaller plants. It seems almost every plant I have, I was told to put into a smaller pot. I have some larger decorative pots I want to use. What plants like larger pots? Thanks
A Bookish Heart, Larger plants like larger pots. It's all about the ratio. You want 2/3 plant to 1/3 pot.
I haven't had any luck with Ivy. I wish I did because I really like English Ivy.
Central Valley Homes For Sale, Ivy can be tough to grow indoors for sure!
Please show the fertilizer you using to get notes.. need names, pictures and instructions how to use
Thanks
Hi, I have evy in my home but its not going well!its summer and i am in dubai can u say what should I do to make good growth
Fathima Rasha, Ivy is difficult to grow in dry air. They also need to be watered when they are still slightly moist, but not too moist. So make sure to water when the soil is still a little moist. If the plant soil dries out, it will not do well. To increase humidity, which will help, check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/OGVONVwQLiA/v-deo.html
I have a variegated ground ivy that i picked up a few weeks ago. I'm probably over watering it, but the plant leaves itself feels so dry and the vines are turning brown, and it might not be getting enough sunlight too. How are ivy plants supposed to feel when they're properly hydrated? I'm worried the soil i'm using isn't good enough, but according to my dad any black potting soil I get from the store isn't worth the price.
Dandi's Den, The crisping foliage if the soil is wet is an indication that the plant is experiencing potential root rot. What happens is the leaves die back after the root rot sets in, because the roots can't get water to the leaves. Then the leaves crisp. The leaves should feel like they have some water in them. They should have some buoyance. They shouldn't feel dry or crispy. Also, what type of soil are you using? If you aren't using potting soil, but soil from outdoors, you will quickly get root rot in your houseplants. Potted plants aren't meant to grow in ground soil. They don't do well. It is too heavy. Let me know about what type of soil and we can go from there.
@@HealthyHouseplants I'll be honest, i know the soil i'm using isn't potting soil, or ground soil (At least i don't think its ground soil) it was some black dirt I got from my local dollarstore - it seemed to be a lot of sticks and other stuff in it. I was planning to get some potting and succulent soil soon - recently got a succulent given too me.
I have an ivory plant and the leaves fell off from down by the dirt but halfway down the leaves are growing good what can I do about the bear spot to from the dirt up
Trina Portner, It's difficult to get new leaves to grow on the bottom half of a plant once they've fallen off, but not impossible. You can try brushing rooting hormone onto the leaf nodes down there. Those are the bumps in the stem where the leaves fell off. That may stimulate new growth down there.
So when is it time to give up on an English Ivy? I have a potted E. Ivy that Ive had for about 7 years at work. It's my most cherished plant. Recently I was sent home and required to work from home, so I wasn't allowed to grab my plant for 3 weeks. When I picked her up she had leaf drop and was drying out. I gave her water but unfortunately she also got more sun than she wanted and I have literally 3 leaves left on the whole plant. Can I save her? If so how?
no name, So sorry to hear about your plant! You might be able to save her. First, you need to put her in a smaller pot so that she doesn't have too much wet soil. It's likely during her droughting that she lost a lot of roots. You want a 2/3 plant to 1/3 pot ratio for the plant. That way the plant isn't in too much wet soil, which will lead to root rot. She most likely died back from insufficient water. She may start regrowing after repotting. Ivy don't do well with droughting, but I have had them eventually come back. Let me know if you have anymore questions. I do have a repotting playlist.
Is it alright to put ivy in self watering systems? There top of the soil is always moist that way.
I transplanted a store bought ivy in a self watering system and it seems to be wilting. Drying leaves, listless appearance. Any suggestions to revive the plant?
Monalisa Hota, Thanks for watching. It might be that the self-watering system is keeping the soil too moist. That would cause root rot. The leaves actually dry and become listless, which seems strange, but the reason that occurs is that the root rot rots the roots, and then they can't take up water for the leaves. How long after you repotted in a self watering system did the plant start to show these signs?
@@HealthyHouseplants thank you for the reply. I think the leaves started to appear dull close to 2 weeks after repotting. I bought a very healthy plant on June 19, reported a few days later and noticed yesterday that the leaves are drying and falling off. I took it off water today.
Can it be revived? Or if not, will I have any luck propagating new plants from the remaining leaves?
Thanks for the help!!
@@monalisahota That is about the time that root rot would set in. I would repot into a smaller pot, and also take a cutting or two when you do so, and propagate them. I have a root rot playlist that would probably also help you for repotting and reviving the plant. It hasn't been too long, so you might be able to revive the plant. Playlist link: ua-cam.com/play/PLCkPgo-m1DrHckHemrnrajhQCs-VcX6dm.html
@@HealthyHouseplants the playlist was fantastic and very helpful. I am so glad I landed your video and asked you. There seems to be some hope.
I just repotted my ivy not knowing it should be in a smaller pot. Will it shock it too much to repot it again?
Secorad, I would repot it. It will shock it a bit, but is much better than having it succumb to root rot.
I purchased a golden pothos on March 10th when should I repot it
pebbles Marks, you want to repot the plant when it has outgrown the plant. The rule of thumb for healthy houseplant growth is that you have 2/3 plant to 1/3 pot in the plant/pot combo. When the plant outgrows this, becoming 3/4 plant to 1/4 pot, then you repot to a slightly larger pot. This video explains the combo rule: ua-cam.com/video/NXy8W8rz-Ec/v-deo.html
How do you tell overwatering or underwatering? Mine is yellow and limp and the leaves are facing down after a weekly watering. the soil is dry.. I am confused
Saba Modaffari, Is the soil really dry? Then that is an indication that it is not getting enough water. You don't want the soil to dry out for ivy. If it's drying out before a week, you will need to water more than once a week.
Algerian Ivy is the best! Don't have to worry about pest as much as the Swedish. Imo
Edgefield, Swedish ivy is nice!
Hi! I bought a plant really small and it is still in the pot.
Should I put it my garden? I mean outdoor and not anymore in the pot
if you do you WILL have to trim it constantly its extremely extremely invasive and will take over and choke out everything so be careful however it is very pretty but I have it in my yard and it's just taken over everything
I might have overwatered my ivy :( is there anyway to recover it?
Emily R, There may still be hope. Check on my video on what to do if you overwatered: ua-cam.com/video/8k1Frd4KgQM/v-deo.html
Hi....you didn't cover when my ivy starts to lose its leaves like crazy.....what happened? Did I overwater?
Kathy Frank, ivy will often lose leaves from underwatering, but it can lose leaves from overwatering. Have you been overwatering? By that I mean keeping the soil really wet? Or the bottom of the plant sitting in water? What temperature of water do you use when you water, as well. You want to water with warm to tepid water, not cold, as that can shock the plant. And ivy doesn't like to be in drafty conditions--so another possible reason. Let me know.
What type of soil does it like? tq
Jas Kaur, Ivy likes a soil that retains water, yet drains well. So something with some peat in it, as well as a good drainage agent, like pumice or perlite.
I recently got an English ivy and I was reading about it, some say touching it causes rashes and that the dust of it can be toxic, is this true?
Sylvie Stardust, Some people are allergic to English ivy, so touching it could cause rashes. I have not heard of the dust being toxic. They would pick up household dust like other indoor plants.
They are toxic to some animals
should i water my ivy from the top or bottom water? i heard that it really helped bottom watering but i thought ivies are really prone to root rot
Christieanne Fernandez, You can bottom water your ivy, which will get it nice and saturated. To prevent root rot, make sure that the container drains well, so that the bottom of the pot isn't sitting in water. That is what will cause root rot. You might want to drain the container on a towel so that the bottom dries out. You can also water from the top.
@@HealthyHouseplants thank you so much! one more question, the edges of the leaves are turning brown and it’s by a humidifer what else is causing the edges of the leaves to be brown?
Hi, quick question. I just bought an English ivy which looked pretty good at the store, now after 2 weeks the leaves are turning crunchy, I’ve read you say it may have a rot root, so I’m guessing there’s no way to save the plant? :(
Thanks!
Maria Torres, It could be root rot, yes, and not necessarily your fault--but it could have started in the store before you bought the plant. However, they will also get crunchy leaves if underwatered. Is that possible?
@@HealthyHouseplants not underwatered.
@@HealthyHouseplants thanks, must have been from the store…
I'm assuming you're in North America but keep in mind when talking about seasons the hemispheres are North and South
My ivy has gotten "crunchy" and I can't seem to get them back to normal
PotOfGold Seeker, It is tough to get ivy back to normal once it starts crunching up. Generally, that occurs because they were under or overwatered, or they don't have enough humidity. If it was watering, give it some time to come back as you water correctly. If it is not enough humidity, check out this video for ways to increase humidity: ua-cam.com/video/OGVONVwQLiA/v-deo.html
I got two ivies for my mum as part of a Christmas gift. One died almost instantly. The other is really struggling. I put it in a south facing window. I did let it dry out twice probably too much. It's very overcast here, so it was not getting hit with full sun or anything.
It started to drop healthy looking leaves so I moved it to my room which is cooler and well lit with north and west facing windows.
It's continued to drop healthy looking leaves at a scary rate. At this point I don't know what to do. The leaves look totally fine but if I lift the pot to water or mist or gently run my hand over the plant it drops leaves.
I'm at a loss as to whether it's light, temperature, water or humidity that's the issue. Any ideas would be very welcome!
every time I've experienced crunchiness from ivy it was due to a pest or fungus. the pest/disease will drain the nutrients from the leaf and make it look like it's dying (because it is) until it falls off. I find that most people jump to watering solutions when in fact it's just a pest problem that has gone unnoticed (they're very hard to notice until it's too late as most pests are invisible to the naked eye). generally it's better to underwater ivy rather than overwatering it, but they aren't as picky as people make it out when it comes to watering. I only water my ivy once every 1-2 weeks but I keep the soil somewhat damp by misting.
if you live in a dry climate or don't mist it, it's probably spider mites (mist it or put it in a more humid atmosphere if possible). if you mist it regularly and it has dark spots on the leaves, it is probably a fungus (cut down on misting and try not to get the leaves too wet when watering). in general you're just going to have to play it by ear and find what works for your specific climate. I live up north so I find that I have to accommodate for dryness and cold more frequently than ivy owners who live in more hot and humid areas.
as long as you don't overwater or soak the roots, you shouldn't have to deal with mealybugs, scale, or root rot as they tend to only thrive on very moist (and warm) conditions.
like mentioned in the video, remove any leaves that seem to be developing symptoms in either case. it's always better to be safe than sorry with ivy as it's very prone to diseases and pests when grown indoors. don't worry about "over-pruning" as it will fill in MUCH better without the infected leaves preventing a possible risk of spread.
hello. i've had my english ivy for about a month now, and she has barely shown any growth. she looks quite healthy and her leaves look great, i'm just a bit concerned as to why she hasn't shown considerable growth! thanks :)
Natalie, Thanks for watching. As long as the ivy is still looking healthy, you should be fine. Some plants require an adjustment period in their new home before they begin growing again. As long as you have her in the right lighting and are watering properly, she should start to put on new growth soon. If she still hasn't put on new growth in another 2-3 weeks and is still looking healthy, fertilize her with an organic fertilizer. If she still isn't growing after two months, you might want to try repotting her. Here is my repotting playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLCkPgo-m1DrH40bsYtxQvvoK7sYP6uyf7.html Let me know if you have any more questions!
After reading the comments , I thought I was the only one...this plant like a spoiled child..
Pete K, that about sums it up!
i bought an ivy plant, but it isn't long it's just...spreading out and today I put it out in the sun because i thought it lacked sunlight and i get back to it and it's even droopier and just doesn't look right ;(
Hojung Moon, Putting the plant in sunlight if it hasn't been in direct light may have stressed it more. Direct sunlight can also cause root rot to get worse. It sounds like the plant may have root rot. Were the leaves drooping prior, even though the soil was wet? Let me know.
I have ivy plant but it is growing very slow what is the reason
Kitchen Sweet, Ivy plants will grow slowly during cold months of the year. They will also grow slowly if they aren't getting sufficient light.
I missed a watering because I left town for a funeral came home to bone-dry soil and I tried watering it but 2 weeks later it's still shriveling. Leaves falling like paper. I'm trying to turn it around because it was doing so well
Meggsie, Sorry to hear about that. Ivy often doesn't come back after being bone-dry, unfortunately. Are there still some leaves that are alive and not totally shriveled? If so, the plant might survive. But you may need to put it into a smaller pot. Let me know.
Your video is very timely, my English is dying 😔
Maria Teresa c. Evangelista, I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully the video helped. Watering issues seem to be one of the top causes of trouble with ivy indoors.
Hi I have a 2 beautiful ivys that are so long now, they reach the floor. Can I cut them? And how? Thank you !
pysyxica, Yes, you can! You want to cut back to a new set of leaves. So don't leave bare stem when you cut. Additionally, don't cut more than 1/3 of the plant at one pruning, as that can throw the plant into shock. Wait a couple of months before pruning more.
Healthy Houseplants ok I just cut a little bit and put the ends I cut into water. Thank you so much 😊
I don't know what I'm doing wrong, already failed two and I'm on my third, it's still alive but it's just so sad and flimsy 😭 I don't know if I'm over watering it, underwatering it.. no idea
Amy Nielson, the two top things ivy require are bright enough light and not to dry out. You want to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. What kind of lighting do you have the plant in? And when do you water? When the soil has dried out all the way or is it still slightly moist when you water? Unfortunately, with ivy, once you let them dry out--just once--they tend to go downhill.
My two ivy's getting dried and the leaves is falling.am staying in Qatar and I put them in indoors..why
sara paul, Ivies are difficult to grow in dry climates. They tend to get dried leaves when the air is very dry. Here are some tips for giving them more humidity in this video: ua-cam.com/video/OGVONVwQLiA/v-deo.html Also, it's important to water them when they are still slightly moist. So don't let the soil dry out completely. However, don't water when the soil is still moist. Only slightly moist.
It isn't the Western Hemisphere that shares seasons. North Hemisphere shares a season.
my ivy's green leaves are turning into some other color what do i do??????????????
Acee teerk, What other color? Brown, light green? Did the soil go dry? or is it very wet?
@@HealthyHouseplants kinda brown i am watering them only after the soil is dried yet the leaves are brownish green
@@kritikaneupane8534 You don't want the soil to dry out completely with ivy. That can cause the leaves to brown. You want to water when the soil is approaching dryness--so still somewhat wet, but not soggy.
It's been over a year. is the ivy still alive?
Bingham Guevera, The one to my right definitely is, as it's still in my collection. I'm not sure about the one on my left, as I sold it after the video.
Oh no... I just bought an ivy about 3 weeks ago, and it was so root bound I thought I better repot it. Its vines are about 6-7 feet long!! I’m totally in love with it, but I’ve killed every single ivy I’ve ever owned! Help me keep this one alive!!! I used a potting soil that drains fairly quickly, and a little fish emulsion fertilizer. It’s in a cooler NW facing corner with windows on both sides. After watching your video, I thought great I’m already on the path to killing it because...I’m misting it everyday and Keeping the soil moist. Both wrong! Ugh! Help!!
Dana Schneider, That sounds like a lovely ivy. Since you just got the plant, you should be okay. Pull back on watering and only water when it's approaching dryness, but don't let it dry out. So a 4 on the moisture meter often works well. The misting during the winter months is okay, especially if you have the heat on, which dries the air. Repotting wise, did you repot in the correct size pot? You want 2/3 plant to 1/3 pot.
My ivyś leaves gets yellow I don’t know why??
Lara Kamaran, Yellowing leaves can be from watering fluctuations. Ivy leaves will yellow if you let the plant dry out sometimes and then water, and then water a lot other times. You want to aim for even, consistent moisture at all times with ivy. How have yo been watering? Also, warm water is best for ivy. The leaves can also yellow if you water with cold water.
@@HealthyHouseplants thank u dear for the information
@@larakamaran2977 You're welcome! Let me know if you have anymore questions.
They always die on me 😩 why ???
Lulu, the top two reasons for them continuously dying is drying out and low humidity. Once they dry out, they tend to go downhill, so try to always keep them moist, but not soggy. They also don't tend to do well in low humidity. In that case, misting them is helpful.
I have that kind of plant but the leaves tend to rot easily.
Cynthia Macapas, leaves rotting easily is generally because of improper watering--either too little or too much.