Variegated English Ivy - Plant

Growing Hedera helix is an easy way to add a tropical flair to your garden. When you know that its important and care for Hedera helix plants, you will be rewarded with many years of evergreen foliage plants.

What makes it special

One of the best attractive foliage plants.
Low maintenance plant.
Perfect plant for air purifying in your house.

Pack contents

• Variegated English Ivy - Plant
• 4 inch (10 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)
• 4.5 inch (11 cm) Ronda No. 1110 Round Plastic Planter (Turquoise)

Hedera helix is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. A rampant, clinging evergreen vine, it is a familiar sight in gardens, waste spaces, on walls, tree trunks and in wild areas across its native habitat commonly known as English ivy, is a vigorous, fast-growing, woody evergreen perennial that is primarily grown as a climbing vine or trailing ground cover. Although commonly grown as a hanging plant indoors, its aerial roots can easily be trained to climb a moss stick or trellis. It thrive in cold and low light situations. According to NASA it is one of the best air purifier plant that removes harmful chemicals like benzene, formaldehyde, xylene from the surrounding air.

Plant Specifications

• Plant Height: 9 inch (23 cm)
• Plant Spread: 3 inch (8 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: English ivy, common ivy
• Maximum Reachable Height: Up to 24 meter
• Flower Colour: Greenish white
• Bloom Time: Bloom in 2nd year but rarely.
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Planting and care: Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening.

SunlightMorning sunlight of 1-3 hours a day is ideal and plant grow well in bright light for rest of the day. Protect the English Ivy from harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage. SoilThe soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content for growing English Ivy plant. WateringPoke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Apply 1 cup(approx.50ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch. Do not overwater the plant. As a rule of thumb, water the plants thoroughly in summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. Water should be applied preferably in the morning or evening. Application of FertilizerBefore application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so, it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily. Apply organic fertilizer once a month. Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer. Plant ProtectionRemove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants. For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
DontsDo not overwater the plant specially when pot doesnt have drainage hole. Avoid applying water on leaves in hot afternoon it may cause fungus infection. Variegated English Ivy careInitial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Apply 1 cup(approx.50ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch. Keep the plant in natural indirect/artificial bright light. Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

• Sunlight: Natural bright light with morning sunlight(1-3 hours)
• Watering: Apply 1 cup(approx.50ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch
• Soil: Well drained, fertile and rich in organic content
• Temperature: 10-27 Degrees Celsius
• Fertilizer: Apply organic fertilizer once a month

Variegated English Ivy special featureExcellent air purifier plantVariegated English Ivy uses
Ornamental Use:
It makes an excellent container or house plant,it can also be grown in hanging basket or as ground cover
Medicinal Use:

It is used for the treatment of respiratory tract diseases with intense mucous formation, respirtory tract infections and in irritating cough which stems from common cold
Also its leaves extract exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant, ant-inflammatory etc
Note: The following information is general guidelines, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines

It containsSrItem name1Variegated English Ivy - Plant24 inch (10 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)34.5 inch (11 cm) Ronda No. 1110 Round Plastic Planter (Turquoise)