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title: "This is my third attempt at keeping an Ivy alive after losing my…"
description: "This is my third attempt at keeping an Ivy alive after losing my first two. Does anybody have any tips? 😅"
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author: "Liz"
published: "2023-07-31T20:50:04.259Z"
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# This is my third attempt at keeping an Ivy alive after losing my…

_Posted by Liz on 2023-07-31_

This is my third attempt at keeping an Ivy alive after losing my first two. Does anybody have any tips? 😅

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## 5 comments

### Anya commented on 2023-07-31

I have managed to keep mine alive in water (I use liquid plant fertilizer too). It’s so pretty!

### Danika commented on 2023-07-31

Ivy is one of the few “house” plants that prefer Alkaline water, which means a Ph level of 7 or above (as opposed to Acidic).  
Other tip… grow it outside on a covered patio.

### Plant Father commented on 2023-07-31

these guys are very sensitive to drought, you can tell you’re under watering if the new leaves are turning crispy. before watering i check that the soil is completely dry on top but still a little moist underneath. they also don’t need as much fertilizer as your average plant in my experience, they grow fast pretty much regardless. i have hedera helix ‘eva’ growing like wild in a northeast window

#### Deb replied on 2023-08-01

I have an English Ivy wreath. I mist it everyday. I think that is really important.

### Liz commented on 2023-08-01

Thank you all very much!! ❤️

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