How to Grow English Ivy? Cultivation Methods and Photo Appreciation

SummarySoil selection: English ivy is a shade-loving and moisture-loving plant, so the soil needs to have moisture-retaining properties, and the light should not be too strong. Cultivation conditions: the average growing temperature is around 20°C-25°C. Propagation methods: cutting propagation and layering propagation are generally chosen. Fertilizing: in the later stage, apply nitrogen fertilizer to promote branch growth; if the leaves develop mottled patterns, apply potassium fertilizer; if the leaves turn yellow, spray foliar fertilizer and apply urea. Watering: a large amount of water is needed during the growing season, and when planting on a large scale, sprinkler irrigation is used for watering.

I. Soil Selection

1. English ivy is a moisture-loving shade plant, so the planting site for English ivy should be chosen in an area with relatively abundant water sources and relatively high soil moisture.

2. Next, the light at the planting site should not be too strong. If conditions permit, large-scale cultivation can be carried out indoors, and the soil at the planting site should be relatively fertile so that English ivy will grow better.

3. After choosing the planting site, spread sufficient organic fertilizer. If conditions permit, it is best to use farmyard manure as the base fertilizer.

4. Finally, plow the soil deeply and turn the fertilizer into the deeper soil layers. This can increase soil fertility and also help retain fertilizer.

II. Cultivation Conditions

1. English ivy has strong adaptability to the environment, but in order to improve the economic benefits of cultivation, growers should also manage the growing conditions of English ivy to a certain extent.

2. First, the air circulation near the planting site should be relatively strong.

3. Second, the average growing temperature of English ivy should be kept between 20°C-25°C.

4. In addition, note that although English ivy is a shade-loving plant, it still needs a certain amount of light.

III. Propagation Methods

1. The common propagation methods for English ivy are cutting propagation and layering propagation.

2. Generally, English ivy growers with several years of planting experience basically use these two methods for propagation.

3. Some growers will also choose seed propagation or division propagation when necessary.

4. Generally, English ivy has relatively vigorous growth, so it can basically be propagated in all four seasons.

IV. Fertilizing Methods

1. The growth of English ivy requires a large amount of nutrients. Later topdressing is mainly based on nitrogen fertilizer to promote the growth of English ivy branches, but the amount of nitrogen fertilizer should not be too much, otherwise it will affect the appearance of English ivy and instead reduce its economic value.

2. If a large number of mottled patterns appear on the leaves of English ivy, it generally means that too little potassium fertilizer was applied or no potassium fertilizer was applied, so the fertilizer needs to be supplemented in time. If the fertilizer is supplemented in time, the mottled patterns will fade in about half a month.

3. If the leaves of English ivy turn yellow, it is necessary to spray an appropriate amount of foliar fertilizer and also apply an appropriate amount of urea.

4. Spring is a period of vigorous growth for English ivy, and at this time the nutrients needed are the greatest, so fertilizer is generally applied once about every half a month.

V. Proper Watering

1. English ivy is a plant that is very intolerant of drought, and it needs a large amount of water throughout its growing period.

2. When planting English ivy, the soil at the planting site first needs to be thoroughly watered, and then planting is carried out.

3. Because the workload of planting English ivy on a large scale is relatively heavy, sprinkler irrigation is mostly chosen for watering, which not only saves time but also saves water resources.