Effy

4.7 |23 Reviews

Variegated English Ivy

Hedera Helix 'Variegata'; Variegated English Ivy

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  Most light conditions
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  Easy care
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  Evergreen

• Effy 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; Variegated ivy

  Plant type

  Evergreen climber

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including pot)

  30-40cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Toxic if ingested

  Nursery pot size

  13cm

• About English ivy

  For more care advice about Effy, 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 faster, give it a feed with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer and repot it every couple of years to top up the nutrients in the soil. You can also plant it out into directly into the ground, into a mixed planter (it looks great spilling over the edge of a large outdoor pot) or into a decorative indoor pot with drainage.

  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
  4.7 |23 Reviews

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  Angela

  Bought this as my new granddaughter is called Effy so a lovely plant to have

  

  lisa charalambous

  Effy looks gorgeous in my bathroom - gives it a lovely calm feel

  

  Lola Herts Essex

  This one is doing remarkably well and trailing artistically in my bathroom!

  

  aris

  Lovely trailing ivy

  

  Annie

  So cute and easy to care for - she has already grown as well!

  

  Jane Arthurs

  Top quality plants

  

  Philippa Harding

  Easy to keep and a really gorgeous fall over ledges

  

  Athiná Trapezountios

  Also growing so well!!!

  

  Azalea72

  Growing well

  

  Ella O'Riordan

  A little smaller than I expected but very nice.

  

  Bridget Griffin

  Healthy beautiful ivy - thriving

  

  Shahrzad

  Effy is so easy to take care of and such a delight to watch her grow

  

  Hannah

  Great quality and good size

  

  A Cross

  Growing fast!

  

  Alex

  Lovely ivy plant with great variegation - looks great on a plant stand out on my balcony.

  

  Sahar Vagan

  I forgot to water it and it dried up, but that's entirely my fault! Arrived in great condition!

  

  Yasemin Gunal

  Thriving in the lounge in a bit of shade

  

  CustomerMM

  She is thriving, she is at the top of a ladderax bookshelf and is artfully climbing down one side of it, looking fantastic!

  

  Laura Loewy

  Still have both and they’re still growing!!!

  

  Barbara holbrook

  Lovely plants surviving well

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