Where is the best place to put English ivy in the home? Care methods and precautions

It is well known that growing plants absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen, which is undoubtedly good for the body, but there are always people who are too busy and always forget to water their plants, so what should be done? Below we recommend a plant that is drought-tolerant, moisture-tolerant, heat-tolerant and cold-tolerant and easy to grow - English ivy.

English ivy can be grown well even by lazy people; its leaves come in all-green, golden-edged, and heart-shaped forms. First of all, it must be hung up to grow, as this can enhance ventilation; remember never to grow it in a closed environment, as it will easily be infected by pests and diseases. When hanging it, it is best to let it see light from 360 degrees as soon as possible, as this lets it grow more evenly. The light should not be too strong; diffuse light is enough. It is best placed on a north-facing balcony or behind tall plants, or inside a window sunbathing through a screen window. Note, however, that it is a fairly shade-tolerant plant; in winter it can occasionally be put in the sun, and in summer direct sun exposure should be avoided.

Then there is its low requirement for soil. If planted outdoors with good ventilation, you can just dig up ordinary soil from the ground; if grown indoors, it is best to use soil with good air permeability such as peat and coconut coir, as this can greatly reduce the risk of root rot. As for temperature, if conditions allow, it is recommended to keep it above 5 degrees Celsius; if kept for a long time in an environment below 5 degrees, its leaves will turn red, affecting the overall appearance.

The watering method is relatively simple: as long as you find the potting soil is very light or the soil is dry, you can water it directly. Afterwards you can also mist the leaves with a spray bottle; this can slow down the yellowing of the leaves. In addition, the fertilizing principle is fairly simple: choose a long-acting controlled-release fertilizer or a short-acting nutrient solution, use the two together, and fertilize once about every 20 days.

Finally, on how to prune: English ivy is very tolerant of pruning, and flower lovers can cut it to a suitable length according to their own preference. If you find some relatively weak branches inside the flowering stems, they need to be pruned; if you find the leaf tips have dried out, you can cut the dried part into a pointed tip.