Just like its name, ivy plants are beautiful, vigorous vines we see all around us. Right from their colorful foliage, unique leaf shape to their bright attractive highlights, they blend to create a symphony of colors and mesmerizing scenery. These attributes, alongside their compact growth habit and small leaf sizes, have made them very suitable for almost every environment. Be it outdoor gardens, parks, schools, office surroundings, as well as indoor gardens, and more.
Ivy plants are aggressive, occasionally invasive, climbing plants that have been bred over the years for aesthetic and other purposes. They are hardy plants that can relatively tolerate climatic conditions such as full exposure to sunlight, partial exposure, including no light exposure, plus they have the characteristics of dryness when watered which makes them relatively tolerant to drought.
Ivies come in varied types, shapes, and colors, each having its general and distinct features but we’ll be looking at the 7 most desirable types suitable for indoor and outdoor purposes. So, if you're in search of that perfect plant that'll give your environment that artistic transformation, you're in the right place.
1 English Ivy
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English ivy (Hedera helix) can be given direct exposure to sunlight or complete shading. It makes use of the standard potting soil which is between 6.0 to 7.8 pH. its foliage color can be blue/green, chartreuse/gold, and gray/silver with a height 0f 3 to 8 feet.
This plant type is very suitable for both indoors and outdoors settings mostly due to its easy care nature, attractive leaf shape, and colors, and tight leaf spacing which works incredibly well as a potted plant. Though this plant has been known to be highly invasive and can grow up to 100 feet if left unchecked, people still use them in their gardens.
How to take care of English ivy
When growing English ivy as an indoor plant, make sure it gets ample bright light. This means that it should probably be situated close to the window area. In between watering, allow complete drying out of the soil, then, now and then, sprinkle the leaves with water for dust removal.
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This species is best suited for indoors, but it can also be used for outdoor ground covers. It requires a bright or indirect sun exposure and thrives in well-drained soil with a pH of 6.1 to 6.5.
Glacier ivy can be used as a backdrop for bright flowers and plants. It can also be used for putting up high shelves and baskets.
How to take care of Glacier ivy
Though this plant can tolerate full shade, it should be allowed to get at least 6 hours of sunlight exposure each day. It should be allowed to dry out in between watering, this can be possible when using potting soil that drains properly. Good measures must be taken to keep cats and dogs far from this plant due to its toxic nature to pets. Once this major care is taken, your plant is good to go.
3 Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
