Ivy

Description

Hedera helix, or common ivy, is a climbing (or trailing) plant with evergreen leaves, grown mainly outdoors. The varieties with small, variegated foliage are of considerable decorative interest.

Cultivation

The varieties with variegated leaves want more light than the others, which also adapt to decidedly shady positions. In general, ivy presents no difficulties in cultivation: to thrive it needs only constant moisture, without, however, the standing water its roots greatly fear. A small pot with a growing compost rich in organic matter is recommended.

Propagation

Obtaining new plants is easy, simply place a few tip shoots in water during the warmest period of the year, wait for them to root and plant them in a pot.