Common Ivy

How to care for Common Ivy

• Light: Shade

  Place in a dark room with little light, like a dark bedroom or a spot far away from a window. Or directly in a north-facing window.

• Watering need: High demand

  This is a water-loving plant, it does not like to dry up much. Before watering feel the soil - the top layer of soil can be slightly dry and the soil below should be a bit moist, but not wet, when watering again. Squeeze a bit of soil between your fingers - if water seeps out it’s still wet.

• Fertilizing need: Medium demand

  Plants can't only survive on water, they need nutrients too. To keep your plant nice and thriving, it’s important that you add fertilizer every now and then. You can find more info below how to best fertilize this plants.

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