A Detailed Guide to Growing English Ivy in Water

1. Rooting Cuttings in Water

For growing English ivy in water, try to choose the method of rooting cuttings in water; the new roots it grows will look very nice, and there will be no root damage. Insert young shoots with aerial roots into a transparent container; do not add too much water, and they will root in about 10 days.

2. Change the Water Often

The most important thing for growing in water is to change the water often, generally once every 1-2 days, and the water must be clean enough. Be careful when changing the water and do not touch the plant's roots. In addition, while changing the water, prune away any rotted roots.

3. Appropriate Light

It is a shade-loving plant, so when growing it in water, do not let sunlight shine on it directly; it is best to give it diffused light or appropriate shading. Normally it can see the sun in the morning and evening, and avoid sunlight at noon; it will grow better under diffused light.

4. Add Nutrient Solution

During its growing period, it needs an appropriate amount of nutrient solution, generally changing the nutrient solution every 2-3 weeks. Note that you should not add too much nutrient solution, and be careful with the roots when changing the nutrient solution.