Ivy

4.6 |24 Reviews

English Ivy

Hedera Helix; English Ivy; Common Ivy; European Ivy.

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  Most light conditions
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  Almost unkillable
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  Evergreen

• Ivy likes...
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    Regular watering

    She likes her soil gently moist, but not soggy. Water her when her top two inches of soil are dry.

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    Most light conditions

    She could not be more easygoing when it comes to light. She’ll cope in almost anything but loves bright, indirect light.

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    Humidity

    She’s used to lots of rain - well, she is English - so she likes a moist atmosphere. Mist her every couple of days.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Hedera helix

  Nickname

  English ivy; Common ivy; European ivy

  Plant type

  Evergreen climber

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including pot)

  20-30cm, 90-100cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Toxic if ingested

  Nursery pot size

  13cm, 24cm

• About English ivy

  For more care advice about Ivy, check out our complete guide to ivy care.

  There can hardly be a person in the UK who isn’t familiar with this plant. It grows up buildings, trees and anything else it can get its rootlets on. Although it’s known as English ivy, this climbing plant grows in all sorts of countries, including Portugal, Turkey and even Iran. 

  In the wild, it’s a vital source of food to birds and insects. Over 70 species of insect sip nectar from its flowers and many different types of bird feast on its fruit.

  More commonly an outdoor plant, it makes a lovely, gently trailing indoor pot plant. It thrives in any light conditions, so it’s suitable for any home. It’s a fast grower, so don’t be afraid to cut it back if it gets out of control. It won’t mind a bit. If you want to help it grow, give it a feed with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer.

  If you’d like a variegated version of this plant, check out Effy.

  Did you know?

  English ivy leaf extract is used in cough syrups. Please note ivy is poisonous and should not be eaten, for coughs or otherwise.

• Reviews
  4.6 |24 Reviews

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  Ophelia

  His name is Hangy Boy the 2nd and he is big and beautiful

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  Ophelia

  His name is Hangy Boy the 2nd and he is big and beautiful

  

  

  Lucian

  Lovely healthy, vigorous ivies. All of mine are thriving very well, and appear resistant to most indoor situations

  

  Sandra

  Lovely healthy plant

  

  Louise

  Again over the moon with this purchase

  

  J Corbett

  My daughter wanted a plant for her room. A perfect introduction plant for a young person.

  

  Annie

  Easy to care for and very pretty. She has grown already

  

  Lesley Eaton

  Lovely healthy plant. I'm very pleased.

  

  Val

  It's lovely, exactly what was promised. Nice and full pot.

  

  Rachel

  Versatile and easy plant

  

  SARAH

  Great plant for the price,

  

  Vlad

  definitely on the smaller side but healthy and growing.

  

  Jody

  Lovely plant

  

  Emily

  Beautiful

  

  Kay

  Although described as suitable for indoors Ivy has struggled a bit and quite a few leaves dropped off quite quickly. I’m seeing some new growth but also finding it needs a mist every day.

  

  Jonas

  Very good quality

  

  Bridget Griffin

  beautiful ivy - healthy and thriving

  

  Katie Hughes

  She was much bigger and longer than I was expecting which is great!

  

  Anika-Blaid

  Looks great

  

  Sun

  Easy to maintain and great for any room or window sill

  

  rosie Thompson

  Fine. Healthy and growing well

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