English ivy care

Hedera helix needs bright light with no direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Hedera helix
Other names: Common ivy
Light: Bright light, no direct sun. Put it in bright indirect light. It likes cool rooms and does not like hot, dry air.
Soil check: Every 4 to 7 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Medium humidity
Feeding: Feed once a month in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?

Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.

Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use normal potting soil with some perlite for drainage.

Fine webs and speckled leaves mean spider mites. Rinse the leaves and raise the humidity.
Brown, dry leaves mean hot, dry air. Move the plant to a cooler room.
Long, thin stems mean low light. Prune them and move the plant to a brighter place.

Toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets and children.