For a long time, ivy has been very popular because it is considered a natural indoor air purifier. We will reveal to you the secrets to growing ivy through the following article.

Necessary items

• Ivy branch
• Planting land
• Plant pots (or vases/bottles)

Note:
You can plant seeds instead of cutting branches to create seedlings. However, for ivy plants, people often use the branching method mainly because it is easy to do with less effort and the plant’s ability to survive is higher.

Good tip
Soil : You should choose soil that is loose, fertile and has good drainage. The soil should consist of a lot of humus, peat and some fertilizer should be added before planting.

Seedlings : You can easily find seedlings at bonsai stores. There are many varieties of ivy such as Algerian ivy, Persian ivy, English ivy, etc. You should choose English ivy that is suitable for beginners and very easy to grow.

How to plant ivy

With just small branches from the mother plant, you can propagate many pots of well-developed ivy. The following are common growing methods:

Method 1: Plant cuttings in soil pots

Step 1: Pour soil into the pot, do not fill it completely, but the soil surface should be about 5 cm from the top of the pot .

Step 2: Take a young branch about 10 – 12cm , trim the lower leaves and stick it in a soil pot.

Step 3: Use your hands to press firmly so the tree stands firmly .

Note:
After planting, place the seedling pots in a cool place, without strong sunlight shining on the seedlings.

Method 2: Soak the branches in water and then plant them in a soil pot

Step 1: Prepare a jar/bottle of clean water.

Step 2: Take an ivy branch with about 2 – 4 sprouts , soak the branch in a jar and place it in the room.

Step 3: After about 10 days , the ivy branches grow new roots. You take that ivy branch and plant it in a prepared pot of soil.

Note:
When planting in a soil pot, you should be gentle and careful so that the roots do not break.

Method 3: Growing aquatic plants

In order for the seedling branch to grow roots, do the same as steps 1 and 2 of method number 2 above (soak the branch in water). After that, you can add water fertilizer for hydroponic plants to provide nutrients for the plants.

Note:
You should use specialized fertilizer for hydroponic plants, do not use regular fertilizer as it will easily cause the plant to die. You can change the jar/bottle to a more appropriate size when the plant gets bigger.

Finished product

So after only 3 – 4 weeks you will have a cool green corner of your house . The ivy plant has strong vitality and grows quickly if well cared for.

You can also shape the tree to your liking, for example, let it climb on the door frame, climb up the wall , or simply let the branches in the pot hang down .

How to care

Irrigation water

Normally you should water the plant once a day or when the top layer of soil is dry. Plant pots and soil types need to ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged plant roots. In addition, you should ensure moisture for the plant by misting water when the weather is dry .

Water the plants

Light

You should place the plant near a cool window or porch so that it receives a little sunlight in the early morning or evening. However, direct or too intense sunlight can cause the leaves to burn.

Fertilize

Although ivy plants are easy to grow in any conditions, you should pay attention to adding fertilizer to the plant once a month so that the plant produces more leaves and has a more beautiful color. Especially when growing aquatic plants, providing nutrients in the water is very important.

Fertilize the tree

Pruning and pest prevention

Prune the tree regularly to keep it at a stable size and suitable for your home because ivy grows and grows new branches very quickly.

Ivy can suffer from a number of diseases such as leaf spot and leaf roll worm . You can buy special medicine at establishments that sell pesticides to treat plants.

We has helped you synthesize ways to grow a pot of green ivy. Wishing you success with the above tree planting method !