Green Speckles

English Ivy

English ivy or just "ivy". Climbing and trailing vines native to Europe. Leaves are poisonous if eaten and can cause skin irritation.

Purchased December 2021

Journal

• 21 Dec 2021: Purchased.
• 18 Feb: Long tips pinched.
• 22 Feb: Lots of light green buds along the stems that the tips were pinched.
• 11 Mar: Because of other pot needs, ivy's pot is switched with polka-dot plant.
• 25 Mar: Watered thoroughly in preparation of 10 days holiday.
• 3 Apr: Back from holiday, looks good.

Care

• Bright indirect light.
• Always check before watering. It prefers slioghtly dry.
• Fertilize once a month in spring, summer, and fall. Nitrogen-rich fertliizer. Don't fertilize in the winter, it's ivy's dormant period.

References

• Gardening Know How: Ivy Houseplants - Information On Caring For Ivy Plants
• Guide To Houseplants: English Ivy Plant Care