How to grow English ivy? Master these key points and methods of cultivation

English ivy is a common indoor potted plant that can powerfully remove formaldehyde and benzene, and can effectively break down two harmful substances, namely formaldehyde found in carpets, insulation materials and plywood, and xylene hidden in wallpaper that is harmful to the kidneys, giving it an excellent effect in absorbing formaldehyde and purifying the air. So, how should English ivy be grown to do well? Below we introduce some key points and methods for growing English ivy:

1. Suitable temperature: English ivy likes warmth, with an optimum growing temperature of 20°C-25°C, and it fears intense heat and is not cold-tolerant. Therefore, when keeping it indoors, pay attention to ventilation and cooling in summer, and in winter the room temperature should preferably stay above 10°C, and must not fall below 5°C at the lowest.

2. Appropriate light: English ivy likes light and is also fairly shade-tolerant. Grown under semi-light conditions, its internodes are shorter, its leaf shape is uniform and its leaf colour is vivid, so it is best placed in a bright spot indoors. If in spring and autumn you can each choose a period to place it outdoors in a shaded spot so that it gets a little more morning and evening sunlight, it will grow vigorously with bright green leaves. But be careful to prevent direct strong sunlight, otherwise it easily causes sunscald.

3. Moderate watering: During the growing season, water according to the principle of watering when dry and letting it dry out between waterings; do not let the potting soil become excessively moist, otherwise it easily causes root rot and leaf drop. In winter, when room temperature is low, watering must especially be controlled, keeping the potting soil only slightly moist. In the dry winter climate of the north, it is best to spray-wash with clean water at a temperature close to room temperature once a week to maintain air humidity, so the plant looks lively and the leaves are tender green and glossy.

4. Reasonable fertilising: For home cultivation of English ivy, the potting soil should preferably be a culture soil mixed from leaf mould or peat soil plus 1/4 river sand and a small amount of bone meal, and during the growing season apply a dilute cake fertiliser solution once every 2-3 weeks. Generally, do not fertilise in summer and winter. When fertilising, never apply nitrogen fertiliser disproportionately, otherwise the patterns and patches on the leaves of variegated varieties will fade to green. The ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is best at 1;1;l. In the peak growing season, you can also spray the leaves 1-2 times with a 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution, which will make the leaf colour even more beautiful. But note that when applying liquid fertiliser, avoid soiling the leaves, so as not to cause the leaves to scorch.

5. Points to note: In the process of growing English ivy, paying attention to some details can help English ivy grow more luxuriantly. Although the cultivation and management of English ivy is simple and extensive, it still needs to be grown in an environment with circulating air and moist soil, and the best time to transplant it is in early autumn or late spring. After English ivy is planted, the branches need to be pruned to encourage branching. In winter, English ivy must be kept warm and the air humidity maintained, yet the potting soil should not be too wet; at the same time, pest and disease control is also needed for English ivy, along with strengthened nutritional management.

English ivy likes a warm, humid environment, fears intense heat and is not cold-tolerant, so special attention is needed during care. Above we have introduced the key points of propagation and the growing methods for English ivy, and we hope it can help everyone!